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LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY, MASS.
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REPORT OF THE OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
From February 1, 1910, to February 1, 1911
ALSO THE
Reports of the School and other Committees
FOR THE YEAR 1910-1911
BOSTON :
Geo. E. Crosby Co., Printers
394 Atlantic Avenue
1911
REPORT OF THE OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
From February 1, 1910, to February 1, 1911
ALSO THE
Reports of the School and other Committees
FOR THE YEAR 1910-1911
BOSTON:
Geo. E. Crosby Co., Printers
394 Atlantic Avenue
1911
TOWN OFFICERS, 19KM9J1.
Town Clerk.
George L. Chapin.
Selectmen and Overseers of Poor.
Charles S. Smith, " Charles Lee Todd,
Robert D. Donaldson.
Board of Health,
Edwards W. Herman
R. D. Donaldson
Martin M. Welch
Term expires 1911
" " 1912
" 1913
William H. Sherman
Charles S. Wheeler
William C. Peirce
Assessors.
Term expires 1911
" " 1912
" " 1913
Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.
Charles S. Wheeler.
Auditor.
James W. Lennon.
Constables.
James T. Laird, Winslow A. Eaton,
George E. Cunningham.
Commissioners of Trust Funds.
Julius E. Eveleth . . . . Term expires 1911
Charles S. Smith
C. Lee Todd
1912
1913
Tree Warden.
Edward R. Farrar.
Committee on Claims.
Moorfield Storey, Julius E. Eveleth.
Charles S. Wheeler.
Trustees for Bemis Fund for Free Public Lectures.
Jclius E. Eveleth .... Term expires 1911
George Flint .... " " 1912
C. Lee Todd « " 1913
Trustees of Grammar School Fund.
Charles S. Wheeler, Herbert E. Barnes.
Trustees of Lincoln Library.
Charles F. Adams, John F. Farrar,
Charles Lee Todd,
Charles S. Smith, Chairman of Selectmen, ex-officio.
Rev. Edward E. Bradley, Chairman School Committee, ex-officio.
Registrars.
Charles S. Smith, Robert D. Donaldson,
C. Lee Todd, George L. Chapin.
School Committee.
Henry E. Warner .... Term expires 1911
Rev. Edward E. Bradley ... " " 1912
Edward R. Farrar .... " ." 1913
Water Commissioners.
George L. Chapin .... Term expires 1911
Stephen H. Blodgett . . . . u " 1912
Joseph S. Hart " " 1913
Charles S. Smith, Chairman Selectmen, ex-officio.
Charles S. Wheeler, Treasurer, ex-officio.
Field Drivers.
George E. Cunningham, Herbert G. Farrar,
Robert B. Chapin.
John F. Farrar,
Fence Viewers.
Martin M. Welch.
Surveyors of Lumber.
Richard A. Shepard.
Measurers of Wood and Bark.
Samuel Farrar, Harold S. Cousins.
John F. Farrar.
Cemetery Commissioners.
Julius E. Eveleth
Edward F. Flint
Herbert E. Barnes
George L. Chapin
Charles S. Smith
Term expires 1911
" " 1912
" " 1913
" " 1914
" " 1915
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
Proceedings of a Town Meeting, held March 7, igio.
WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To James T. Laird, or any other Constable of the Town
of Lincoln, in said County:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabit-
ants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in
Town affairs, to assemble in Bemis Hall, on Monday,
March seventh, at 1 o'clock P.M., to act on the following
articles, viz.:
Article i. To chose a moderator.
Art. 2. To hear and act upon the reports of Town
Officers, Committees, Commissioners, and Trustees.
Art. 3. To choose all necessary Town Officers, Com-
mittees, Commissioners and Trustees for the ensuing
year.
Art. 4. To appropriate money for necessary and
expedient purposes of the Town, and enact anything in
relation to the same.
Art. 5. To give in their votes by ballot in answer to
the question: " Shall licenses be granted for the sale of
intoxicating liquors in this Town?" The check list shall
be used as provided by Section 5, Chapter 100 of the
Public Statutes.
Art. 6. To determine the manner of collecting taxes
for the ensuing year.
Art. 7. To determine the compensation of the Col-
lector of Taxes for the ensuing year.
Art. 8. To see if the Town will authorize the Treas-
urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow
during the municipal year, beginning February first,
1910, in anticipation of the Collection of taxes of said
year, such sums of money as may be necessary for the
current expenses of the Town, but not exceeding the
total tax levy for the said year, giving the notes of the
Town in payment thereof, payable in one year from the
dates thereof. All debts incurred under authority of
this vote shall be paid from taxes of the present municipal
year.
Art. 9. To see if the Town will choose a Committee
on Claims under the provisions of Section 3 of Article 9
of the By-Laws.
Art. 10. To see if the Town will appoint a committee
to prosecute persons for selling intoxicating liquors in the
Town, and appropriate money for the same.
Art. 11. To sees if the Town will take such action as
may be necessary to introduce electric lights into the
Town, and appropriate money for the same.
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Art. 12. To see what action the Town will take with
reference to repairs on the Town Hall.
Art. 13. To see what action the Town will take with
reference to the old schoolhouse in the center of the Town.
Art. 14. To see if the Town will continue the Special
Committee appointed at the Special Town Meeting of
September, 1908, to act in an advisory capacity to the
Tree Warden, or take any other action in the matter.
Art. 15. To see if the Town will build a culvert under
the depot road opposite the so-called Lewis Street.
Art. 16. To see if the Town will provide some other
way of escape for the flow of water that comes off the so-
called 'Tierce's Hill," opposite the stable of Mrs. A. E.
Cousins.
Art. 17. To see if the Town will pay for damages
done by mad dogs.
Art. 18. To see if the Town will give a deed to owners
of cemetery lots.
Art. 19. To see if the Town will take any action with
reference to the annexation of part of the Town of
Wayland to the Town of Lincoln.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting
an attested copy thereof in each of the Post Offices and
one of the churches or some other public place, seven
days at least before the day appointed for such meeting,
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and to make seasonable return thereof with your doings
thereon, to the Town Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Dated at Lincoln, this twenty-fourth day of February,
in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and
ten.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
C. L. TODD,
R. D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
The return upon this Warrant is as follows :
Lincoln, Feb. 26, 1910.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy in each of the Post Offices and one in the Railroad
Station, seven days before said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable of Lincoln.
Pursuant to the above Warrant, the meeting was called
to order by the Town Clerk, and after reading the War-
rant, the following votes were passed.
Article i. Voted and chose Charles S. Wheeler,
Moderator. (The check list was used.)
Announcement was made by John F. Farrar, of the
death of Samuel Hoar Pierce, the oldest citizen.
It was voted that a Committee, consisting of John F.
Farrar, Charles F. Adams, and Charles S. Smith be
authorized to draft suitable resolutions, and that the
same be spread upon the records of the town and a copy
sent to the family of the deceased.
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These resolutions will be found after the minutes of
this meeting.
Art. 2. The printed reports were taken up separately
and each was accepted.
The report of the Committee to investigate the acts
of the Board of Registers of Voters was read by Dr.
Joseph S. Hart and the report was accepted.
Art. 3. Voted and chose.
George L. Chapin, Town Clerk (sworn. )
Selectmen . —
Charles S. Smith (sworn. )
C. Lee Todd (sworn. )
Robert D. Donaldson (sworn. )
Voted to omit choosing Overseers of the Poor.
Board of Health.— 3 years. Martin M. Welch.
Assessor. — 3 years. William C. Peirce (sworn. )
Town Treasurer. — Charles S. Wheeler (sworn.)
Voted that the Town Treasurer be the Collector of
Taxes.
Auditor. — James W. Lennon.
Constables. —
James T. Laird (sworn.)
Winslow A. Eaton (sworn. )
George E. Cunningham (sworn. )
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Commissioner of Trust Funds, 3 years — C. Lee Todd.
Tree Warden. — Edward R. Farrar.
Committee on Claims. —
Moorfield Storey.
Julius E. Eveleth,
Charles S. Wheeler.
Trustee for Bemis Fund for Free Lectures, 3 years. —
C. Lee Todd.
School Committee, 3 years. — Edward R. Farrar.
Water Commissioner, 3 years. — Joseph S. Hart.
Field Drivers. —
George E. Cunningham (sworn. )
Herbert G. Farrar (sworn. )
Robert B. Chapin.
Surveyor of Lumber. — Richard A. Shepard (sworn. )
Measurers of Wood and Bark. —
Samuel Farrar (sworn. )
Harold S. Cousins (sworn. )
John F. Farrar (sworn. )
Cemetery Commissioner, 5 years. — Charles S. Smith.
Art. 4. The following appropriations were made: —
Schools $9,000.00
Poor 500.00
Highways and Bridges 5,500.00
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Library, The Dog Tax and .... $400 . 00
Interest 500.00
Cemeteries 250.00
Board of Health 300.00
State Aid 48.00
Tree Warden 100 . 00
Miscellaneous Expense . . . ' . 4,500.00
Gypsy Moth 400.00
Gypsy Moth, Special Appropriation . . 2,800 . 00
Payment of Water Bonds (To be taken from
from Water Works' Treasury . . 1,500.00
Sinking Fund. Water Works (To be taken
from Water Works' Treasury . . 2,173.37
Hydrant and Public Water Service 2,400 . 00
Waltham Hospital . . . . . 250.00
Street Lighting 1,000.00
Fire Department 100.00
School House Bonds . . . 3,000.00
School House Bond Interest . . . 1,960.00
Liquor Nuisance 200.00
Legal Expenses (From Water Works'
Treasury) 1,500.00
Voted, That of the above appropriations, the sum of
$1,361.93 be taken from money in the Treasury.
Art. 5. Voted, That the Town Clerk cast one NO
ballot for the Town.
The polls were kept open one hour, and the Ballot
Box used.
The counter on the Ballot Box showed one ballot cast,
and upon opening the said box the ballot disclosed was as
follows:— Yes, 0. No, 1.
Art. 6 and Art. 7 were taken up together.
Voted, That the taxes be collected in the same way
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and manner as last year, and that the compensation
be the same as last year, viz. : \\% of the list collected.
Art. 8. Voted, unanimously, That the Treasurer be
and hereby is authorized, with the approval of the
Selectmen, to borrow, during the municipal year begin-
ning Feb. 1, 1910, in anticipation of taxes, such sums of
money as may be necessary for the current expenses of
the Town, but not exceeding the total levy for said year,
giving the notes of the Town therefor, payable within
one year after the dating thereof from the taxes of the
present municipal year; and that the said notes be
registered with the First National Bank, Boston, Mass.
Art. 9. Voted to choose a Committee on Claims.
Committee chosen under Article 3.
Art. 10. Voted, That the Selectmen be a Committee
to prosecute persons for selling intoxicating liquors.
Art. 11. Voted, That a Committee consisting of the
Selectmen, and E. Irving Smith, and Vernon A. Wright
be authorized on behalf of the Town, to provide by
contract for electric lighting within the Town for not
longer than ten years and not more than eighty street
lights.
Art. 12. Voted, That the matter be left in the hands
of the Selectmen to make such repairs as they deem
necessary.
The Chairman of the Selectmen announced that a
certain person, whose name he was not at liberty to
mention, had offered to pay for the said repairs.
It was voted that the thanks of the Town are hereby
extended to the person who has so generously offered to
pay for the needed repairs upon the Town Building.
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Art. 13. Voted, That the matter be referred to the
Selectmen to investigate and report to the Town.
Art. 14. Voted to pass over the Article.
Art. 15. Voted, That the Selectmen be authorized
to divert the water to the opposite side of the road.
Art. 16. Voted, That the whole matter be referred
to the Selectmen, with full powers.
Art. 17. Voted, That the matter be referred to the
Committee on Claims.
Art. 18. Voted, That a Committee of Three be ap-
pointed by the chair to look into the matter and report
to the Town.
Committee appointed : —
Anthony J. Doherty James T. Calkins
E. Irving Smith.
Art. 19. Voted to leave the matter with the Select-
men to investigate and report to the Town.
Voted to adjourn.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
March 29, 1910. Matthew H. Doherty was this day
sworn as Sealer of Weights and Measures.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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March 30, 1910. John F. Farrar was this day sworn
as Superintendent of Streets for the year ensuing.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
March 30, 1910. John F. Farrar was this day sworn
as Special Police for the year ensuing.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
March 30, 1910. John F. Farrar was this day sworn
as Forest Fire Warden for the ensuing year.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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Report of the Committee to draft resolutions upon the
death of Samuel H. Pierce.
At the recent annual Town Meeting, held March 7,
it was announced that Samuel Hoar Pierce had died on
the Saturday preceeding, being then far advanced in
his ninetieth year; and, thereupon, a committee, con-
sisting of the undersigned, was appointed to draft an
expression of the sense of deep regret with which the
announcement had been received.
Now, therefore, in pursuance of the vote above re-
ferred to, the following is submitted for entry in the
Town Records:
Born in Cambridge, July 11, 1820, Samuel Hoar
Pierce was, no less by descent than by residence, identi-
fied with Lincoln throughout his mature and active life.
Sprung in direct male line from Charles Hoare, in 1634
Sheriff of Gloucester, England, Mr. Pierce, a New
Englander by both father and mother's sides through six
generations of ancestors born on the soil, as a man and a
citizen was distinctly typical of the Massachusetts Town
Meeting period, now largely replaced by city form of
government. Of that period he was a survival, the last in
Lincoln. Public spirited, conscientiously faithful and
scrupulously honest in the discharge of civic and official
functions, he was of those, who, in their generations, did
for the towns in which they lived as they did for them-
selves.
Chairman of the Board of Water Commissioners,
Member of the Board of Selectmen, Member of the School
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Committee, Trustee of the Public Library, Represen-
tative in the General Court, — in each capacity, Mr.
Pierce safeguarded the interests of the public as if his
own. He was one of those through whose foresight, the
prior rights in the water supply within its borders were
by law specifically reserved to it.
By predilection and calling an agriculturist, his skill
and knowledge were ever at the service of his fellow-
townsmen. Influential in all municipal matters, he was
in his day easily a leader in Town meeting; shrewd in
council, he was in speech keen, incisive, logical. With a
natural instinct for the legal point of view, his strength
lay in an inborn common sense. Generous after the
New England fashion, he was ever ready to lend assist-
ance to those associated with him. Scorning secret
detraction, his contemporaries bore evidence to the
charm of his personality. Though the field of his activi-
ties was confined and local, nature had so fashioned him,
that had occasion offered, he would, no less than his
Concord kinsman of the same generation, have bore a
not inconspicuous part in larger forums.
Therefore, the foregoing is, by direction of the citizens
of Lincoln in town meeting assembled, to be now entered
in full on the Town records as a lasting testimonial to
the life, character, and work of yet another member of a
generation that is gone, — a useful citizen, a faithful
official and a true man of the pure Massachusetts stock.
A copy of the foregoing will also, in accordance with
the vote of the Town, be communicated to the family of
Mr. Pierce.
JOHN F. FARRAR,
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS,
CHARLES S. SMITH,
Committee,
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List of Jurors for the year 1910 as prepared by the
Selectmen : —
P. 0. Address.
James E. Baker,
Walter F. Baker,
Wallace M. Brooks,
John T. Clark,
Harold S. Cousins,
J. Elliot Bryant,
George E. Cunningham,
Robert D. Donaldson,
Matthew H. Doherty,
Herbert G. Farrar,
Mason P. Hunter,
Eugene Jose,
Roderick B. Laird,
Patrick J. Lennon,
Charles E. Nelson,
Edwin B. Rice,
Daniel H. Sherman,
William H. Sherman,
Howard Snelling,
Martin M. Welch,
Charles S. Wheeler,
Hermon T. Wheeler,
South Lincoln
South Lincoln
Lincoln
Lincoln
South Lincoln
Waltham, R.F.D.
Concord, R.F.D
Lincoln
South Lincoln
South Lincoln.
Waltham, R.F.D.
Concord, R.F.D.
Lincoln
South Lincoln
Lexington, R.F.D.
South Lincoln
South Lincoln
South Lincoln
South Lincoln
South Lincoln
Lincoln
Lexington, R.F.D.
A true copy.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
C. L. TODD,
R. D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
Lincoln, July 1, 1910.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk,
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Proceedings of a Town Meeting held, Sept. 6, 1910,
WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To James T. Laird, or any other Constable of the Town
of Lincoln, in said County:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabit-
ants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in
Town affairs, to assemble in Bemis Hall, on Tuesday,
September sixth, at 7.30 o'clock P.M., to act on the
following articles, viz. :
Article 1. To choose a Moderator.
Art. 2. To see if the Town will accept and allow the
way as altered and laid out by the Selectmen in accord-
ance with a plan filed with the Town Clerk seven days
previous to this meeting, from the corner of the Weston
and Station Roads on the Station Road to the new school-
house lot.
Art. 3. To see what action the Town will take with
reference to the order of the County Commissioners
with respect to Lee's Bridge.
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Art. 4. To see if the Town will choose a Committee
to advise with the Tree Warden in regard to trimming
trees on streets where there are electric light wires.
Art. 5. To see if the Town will authorize the Select-
men to apply to the next General Court to revise Chapter
188 of the Acts of 1872, so that the Town may have but
three Water Commissioners to be elected, instead of five
members, as at present.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting
an attested copy thereof in each of the Post Offices and
one of the churches, or some other public place, seven
days at least before the day appointed for such meeting,
and to make seasonable return thereof with your doings
thereon, to the Town Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Dated at Lincoln, this twenty-sixth day of August in
the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and ten.
C. S. SMITH,
C. L. TODD,
R. D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
The return on the Warrant is as follows : —
Lincoln, Aug. 27, 1910.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy thereof in each of the Post Offices and one in the
Railroad Station seven days before said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable of Lincoln.
Pursuant to the above Warrant, the meeting was
called to order by the Town Clerk, and after reading the
Warrant, the following votes were passed: —
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Article i. Voted and chose Charles S. Wheeler,
Moderator. (The Check List was used. )
Art. 2. Voted, unanimously, That the Town do
accept and allow the way as laid out by the Selectmen
from the corner opposite the house of Mr. Barnes to
the new school house lot, according to a plan filed with
the Town Clerk, seven days before this meeting.
Voted, That the Selectmen be authorized and directed
to widen and construct the road substantially according
to the plan filed with the Town Clerk.
Art. 3. Voted, That the whole matter be left with
the Selectmen to act at their discretion.
Art. 4. Voted, That a Committee of Three be ap-
pointed to advise with the Tree Warden in regard to
the trimming of trees along the line of the electric light
wires.
Voted, That the Selectmen be the Committee.
Art. 5. Voted, That the Selectmen be authorized to
apply to the next General Court to revise Chapter 188
of the Acts of 1872, so that the Town may have but three
Water Commissioners instead of five members, as at
present.
The following resolution was unanimously passed:
• Resolved, That the Town of Lincoln, in Town Meeting
assembled, hereby protests against the telephone rates
suggested by the Highway Commissioners, and about
to be adopted by the New England Telephone and Tele-
graph Company, and requests the Selectmen to adopt
all proper measures to procure amendment of the same.
Voted to dissolve the meeting.
Attest: GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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Proceedings of the State Election, held November 8, 191 o
WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To any Constable in the Town of Lincoln, in said
County :
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabit-
ants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in the
election of State and County Officers to assemble at
Bemis Hall, on Tuesday, November 8th at seven o'clock
in the forenoon, to give in their votes for the following
officers, viz. : Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, Secretary,
Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney-General, Representative
in Congress, to fill vacancy, Councillor, Senator, Repre-
sentative in General Court from the 13th Middlesex
District, District Attorney, Sheriff; and any other
officers required by law to be chosen in the month of
November of the current year; also, to vote on the
question of direct nominations.
All officers enumerated above are to be designated and
voted for on one ballot, the polls to be opened at seven
o'clock A.M., and may be closed at four o'clock P.M.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting
an attested copy thereof in each of the Post Officer and
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one of the churches, or in some other public place, seven
days at least before the day appointed for said meeting,
and to make seasonable return thereof with your doings
thereon to the Town Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Dated at Lincoln, this twenty-fourth day of October,
in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and ten.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
C. L. TODD,
R. D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
The return on the Warrant is as follows :—
Lincoln, Oct. 29, 1910.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy in each of the Post Offices and one in the Railroad
Station, seven days before the date of said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable of Lincoln.
Pursuant to the above Warrant, the meeting was called
to order by the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, who
read the Warrant, and after administering the oath to
Thomas L. Giles as Teller, and James W. Lennon and
Hermon T. Wheeler as Ballot Clerks, declared the polls
opened.
The Ballot Box was opened and examined, showing
nothing in the Box and the Counters read 000. The
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keys to the Ballot Box were delivered to the presiding
officer, who kept them during the voting.
The Ballot Box was opened three times during the
balloting and each time fifty ballots were taken out,
counted and immediately sealed.
The polls were closed at 4.30 o'clock P.M., the counter
on the Ballot Box showing 194 ballots cast. Upon
counting the last block of ballots it disclosed one hundred
and ninety-four ballots cast, which were counted and the
declaration of the vote made in open meeting as follows :
GOVERNOR.—
Eben S. Draper of Hopedale,
113 votes
Eugene N. Foss of Boston, Democratic,
72 "
Eugene N. Foss of Boston,
Dem. Pro. Nom. Papers,
3 "
John A. Nichols of Boston,
1 vote
Daniel A. White of Brockton,
2 votes
Blanks,
3 "
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.—
Thomas F. Cassidy of Adams,
58 votes
Louis A. Frothingham of Boston,
107 "
Henry C. Hess of Boston,
1 vote
Patrick Mahoney of Cambridge,
3 votes
William G. Merrill of Maiden,
1 vote
Blanks,
24 votes
SECRETARY.—
Horriet D'Orsay of Lynn,
2 votes
Charles J. Martell of Boston,
60 "
Andrew Martensen of Somerville,
1 vote
William M. Olin of Boston,
110 votes
William E. Thomas of Boston,
1 vote
Blanks,
20 votes
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TREASURER.—
Thomas A. Frissell, of Hinsdale,
Sylvester J. McBride of Watertown,
Benjamin F. Peach of Lynn,
Elmer A. Stevens of Somerville,
Blanks,
AUDITOR.—
John Hill of Worcester,
Ambrose Miles of Lynn,
Charles J. Paine of Barnstable,
Henry E. Turner
Blanks,
ATTORNEY GENERAL.—
Dennis McGoff,
Harold Metcalf,
John B. Ratigan,
James M. Swift,
Blanks,
1 vote
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CONGRESSMAN, Fourth District.—
(For regular term. )
John J. Mitchell of Marlborough,
James D. Ryan of Fitchburg,
William H. Wilder of Gardner,
Blanks,
89 votes
1 vote
94 votes
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CONGRESSMAN, Fourth District.
(To fill vacancy, unexpired term. )
John J. Mitchell of Marlborough,
William H. Wilder of Gardner,
Blanks,
88 votes
93 "
13 "
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COUNCILLOR, Sixth District-
Herbert E. Fletcher of Westford, 101 votes
J. Kelso Mairs of Waltham, 63 "
Blanks, 30 "
SENATOR, Fifth Middlesex District —
Edwin A. Bayley of Lexington 79 votes
Roger Sherman Hoar of Concord 98 "
Blanks, 17 "
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT.—
Thirteenth Middlesex District. —
Anthony J. Doherty of Lincoln, 112 votes
Waldo L. Stone of Sudbury, 68 "
Blanks, 14 "
COUNTY COMMISSIONER, Middlesex District—
(For regular term. )
Charles H. Richardson of Lowell, 95 votes
Dexter C. Whittemore of Carlisle, 71 "
Blanks, 28 "
COUNTY COMMISSIONER, Middlesex District—
(To fill vacancy, unexpired term. )
Winthrop H. Fairbanks of Sudbury, 88 votes
Chester B. Williams of Wayland, " 85 "
Blanks, 21 "
ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONERS, Middlesex County.—
Leander V. Calahan of Stoneham, 54 votes
Joseph L. Main of Lowell, 50 "
Frank A. Patch of Littleton, 84 "
Edward Everett Thompson of Woburn, 68 "
Blanks, 36 "
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Northern District.—
John J. Higgins of Somerville, 102 votes
James J. Irwine of Everett, 65 "
Blanks, 27 "
SHERIFF MIDDLESEX COUNTY.—
John R. Fairbairn of Cambridge, 108 votes
Whitfield L. Tuck of Winchester, 60 "
Blanks, 26 "
Shall nomination by political parties of candidate for
the office of Representative in this district be by direct
plurality vote?
Yes 90
No . 16
Blank .88
Voted to adjourn.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
Upon petition of ten legal voters for a recount of the
votes cast at the annual election for Representative in
Congress, Fourth District, for both terms.
Notices were sent to the respective candidates and a
recount was held in the Selectmen's office, Nov. 17 at
8 o'clock.
Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Wilder were both represented.
The recount of the ballots was as follows : —
FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, Fourth
District. — (Regular Term. )
John J. Mitchell of Marlborough, 89 votes
William H. Wilder of Gardner 94 "
James D. Ryan of Fitchburg, 1 vote
Blank, 10 votes
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(To fill vacancy, unexpired term. )
John J. Mitchell of Marlborough, 87 votes
William H. Wilder of Gardner, 93 "
Blank, 14 "
A certificate of the recount was made and returned
to the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Attest: GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
Vote of District No. 13, Middlesex, for Representa-
tive to the General Court as obtained and declared at
the Town Clerk's Meeting for said district held in Con-
cord, Nov. 18 at 12 o'clock noon.
Bed. Con. Lin. Sud. Way. Wes. Total
A. J. Doherty
of Lincoln, 47 360 112 42 173 62 796
Waldo L. Stone
ofSubdury, 127 456 68 149 249 233 1,282
Blanks, 20 72 14 11 39 20 176
Total, 194 888 194 202 461 315 2,254
Two certificates of election of Waldo L. Stone of
Sudbury were signed by
Abbott R. Webber, Town Clerk of Bedford.
Walter A. Carr, Town Clerk of Concord.
George L. Chapin, Town Clerk of Lincoln.
Frank F. Gerry, Town Clerk of Sudbury.
Daniel Brackett, Town Clerk of Wayland.
George W. Cutting, Town Clerk of Weston.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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There have been recorded during the year ending
Dec. 31, 1910, 26 Births, 10 Marriages, 16 Deaths.
Births Registered.
Date of Birth.
Name of Child.
Name of Parents.
June
15, 1908.
Charles Amyas Snelling.
S. Rodman and Marion L. (Bamforth. )
Jan.
15, 1909.
Eleanor Rodman Snelling.
Howard and Eleanor G. (Goodwin. )
Jan.
12,1910.
Maria Osaria Catoni
Nikoli and Carolina (Morarchi. )
Feb.
15, "
Gertrude Cousins.
Harold S. and Bessie M. (Sherman.)
Mar.
13, "
Astrid Helen Elsie Handberg.
Carl S. and Mary (McTighe. )
Jan.
27, "
John Todd.
Chas. Lee and Mary Pauline (Eveleth. )
Mar.
12, "
Joseph Alexander Lennon.
Partick J. and Mary J. (MacDonald. )
April
4, "
William Francis Diamond.
James and Catherine (Fahey. )
May
12, "
Duncan Guy Chapman.
Duncan G. and Lily (Topliss. )
June
4, "
Fioro Campobasso.
Guiseppe and Anna (DiMeo.)
June
16, "
Lawrence Thomas Allen.
Patrick and Mary E. (Kelly.)
June
21, "
Charles Edward Gosselin.
Peter and Mary A. (Lawrence.)
June
24, "
John Albert Cunningham.
Geo. E. and Elizabeth M. (McKinley. )
June
22, "
Joseph Storer Hart.
Joseph S. and Harriet L. (Darling. )
June
24, "
Francis Loretta Rooney.
John W. Jr. and Mary C. (Shelby. )
July
27, "
Arlem Whiting.
Oral J. and Carrie A. (McKusick. )
Aug.
14, "
Lillian Wistrand.
Godfrey and Anna (Johnson. )
Aug.
28, "
Elizabeth Gertrude Harris.
William P. and Ida (Tyler.)
Sept.
4, "
Frederic Ivor Grant.
Fred and Alice S. (Gibbons. )
Oct.
19. "
Margaret Farrar.
Herbert G. and Edith (Biggs.)
Charles H. and Alice M. (Cousins.)
Nov.
4, "
Albert Edward Bamforth.
Nov.
19, "
Richard Pollard.
Mary Jane (Rooney) Pollard.
Dec.
8. "
Ruby Lillian Rolls.
Richard W. and Ellen (Toplass.)
Dec.
12, "
f Margaret Lennon.
\ Ruth Lennon.
James W. and Frances M. (Carey. )
Dec.
22, "
Mary Flanagan.
Thomas J. and Margaret (Thornton. )
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Marriages Registered.
Date of Marriage.
Names.
Residence.
Jan. 5,1910. f
William Russell Cameron.
Louise Esther Harding.
Woburn.
Lincoln.
Mar. 31, " J
Percy Whiting Brown.
Corinne Banks Davis.
Concord.
Lincoln.
April 2, " f
Ernest Neukus.
Elin Olivia Erikson.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
June 8, " f
Harold Edward Clapp.
Edna Gertrude Woodward.
Lincoln.
Greenfield.
June 28, " f
Charles F. Foreman.
Annie M. Limond.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
July 14, " f
William P. Harris.
Ida Tyler.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Oct, 27, " |
James Thompson.
Marie Henry.
Newport, R, I.
Lincoln.
Nov. 22, " f
Martin Corrigan.
Annie L. Dempsey.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Nov. 23, " 1
Michael P. Delorey.
Louise Haggerty.
Lincoln.
Concord.
Dec. 21, " \
M. Francis Underwood.
Harriet May Linthwaite.
Lincoln.
Waltham.
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Deaths Registered,
Date of Death.
Name.
•
Y.
A.ge.
M.
D.
Jan. 4, 1910.
Margaret J. Weir.
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6
Jan. 8, "
Richard Delehanty.
76
8
4
Jan. 22, "
Blanche E. Tyler.
18
1
3
Mar. 5, "
Samuel Hoar Pierce.
89
8
Apr. 5, "
John Howard Pierce.
80
Apr. 21, "
Elizabeth Martin.
68
May 20, "
John Morrisy.
June 17, "
Jane V. L. Boyce.
31
10
26
June 22, "
William Besbee.
About 40.
June 24,
John Albert Cunningham.
July 10, "
Helen F. V. V. Warren.
51
3
7
Aug. 9, "
Florence Elizabeth Bunker.
5
19
Sept. 22, "
Annie Sweeney.
65
Oct. 4, "
Matilda Sophia Tasker.
75
8
Oct. 4, "
Louisa Arabella Jones.
73
5
U
Dec. 26, "
Michael Murphy.
71
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EXTRACT FROM THE REVISED LAWS, Chap. 29.
Sect. 3. Physicians and mid wives shall on or before
the fifth day of each month, report to the Clerk of each
City or Town a correct list of all children born therein
during the preceding month at whose birth they were pres-
ent, stating the date and place of each birth, the name, if
any, of the child, its sex and color, and the name, place of
birth and residence of the parents, the maiden name of the
mother, and the occupation of the father. A physician or
midwife who neglects to report such list on or before the
fifteenth day of the month shall for each offence forfeit not
more than twenty-five dollars.
Sect. 6. Parents, within forty days after the birth of a
child, and every householder, within forty days after the
birth of a child in his house, shall cause notice thereof to be
given to the clerk of the City or Town, in which such child
is born.
Sect. 8. A parent, keeper, superintendent or other
person who is required by Section 6 to give or cause to be
given notice of a birth or death, who neglects so to do for
ten days after the time limited therefor, shall forfeit not
more than five dollars for such offence.
DOGS LICENSED IN 1910.
There have been 166 licenses issued as follows: — 145
Males, 18 Females, 2 Spayed Females and 1 Kennel, for
which $400.80 have been paid to the County Treasurer.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
County Clerk.
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REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN.
The Selectmen have the honor to present the following
report for the fiscal year ending January 31, 1911: —
The Board was organized at a special meeting by the
choice of Charles S. Smith, Chairman, and R. D. Donald-
son, Secretary.
The following table gives the appropriations made by
the Town during the year 1910, and the appropriations
recommended by the Board to be made at the next
Annual Meeting :-
For
Appropriations
for 1910,
The Selectmen
recommends
the following
appropriations
for the ensuing
year.
Schools,
$9,000.00
$9,000.00
Support of Poor,
500.00
500.00
Highways and Bridges,
5,500 00
5,500.00
Special Highways,
1,000.00
Library, Dog Tax, and
400.00
400.00
Interest,
500.00
500.00
Cemeteries,
250.00
250.00
Board of Health,
300.00
300.00
Tree Warden,
3,300.00
3,300.00
State Aid,
48.00
48.00
Miscellaneous Expenses,
4,500.00
4,500.00
Payment of Water Bonds,
1,500.00
1,500.00
Sinking Fund, Water,
2,173.37
2,173.37
Hydrant and other public
water service,
2,400.00
2,400.00
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Waltham Hospital, Free Bed, $250 . 00 $250 . 00
Street Lamps, 1,000.00 1,061 . 10
Fire Department, 100 . 00 100 . 00
Payment new school-
house bonds, 3,000 . 00 3,000 . 00
Payment Interest New
School House Bonds, 1,960 .00 1,840 .00
Legal Expenses in Suit
against Town of Concord, 1,500.00
Suppression Liquor Nuisance, 200 . 00 200 . 00
APPOINTMENTS.
Burial Agent, H. E. Barnes.
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Matthew H. Doherty.
Special Police, James E. Baker, John W. Rocks, John
F. Farrar, Joseph DeLory, William A. Harding, William
E. Chute.
Forest Fire Wardens, Charles S. Smith, C. Lee Todd ;
R. D. Donaldson, I. N. MacRae, John F. Farrar, James
E. Baker, Wallace M. Brooks, Charles S. Wheeler.
Inspector of Animals, Martin M. Welch.
Ballot Clerks and Tellers at Annual State Election *
James W. Lennon, Herman T. Wheeler, Thomas L.
Giles.
Superintendent of Streets, John F. Farrar.
Janitor of Public Buildings and Caretaker of Public
Grounds, Edward Bannon.
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FINANCES.
The Town now has a net bonded debt on account of
its Water Department of $82,500.00, as follows:—
Issue of
1894,
$4,000.00,
due one each
year.
1897,
10,000,00,
4% bonds,
due 1917.
1900,
23,000.00,
3i% "
" 1930.
1902,
9,000.00,
3'i% "
" 1932.
1903,
5,000.00,
4%
" 1933.
1904,
5,000.00,
4%
" 1934.
1906,
14,000.00,
4%
" 1936.
1907,
4,000.00,
4%
u 1937.
>en $500.00 bonds,
$8,500.00, one each year
Total bonded indebtedness, $82,500.00.
From this total indebtedness should be deducted the
amount of money now in the Sinking Fund, to retire
issues of 1897, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1906, land 1907, at
maturity.
The total bond issue on account of the new school house
was $55,000.00, of which $9,000.00 has been retired,
leaving a net bonded indebtedness on this account,
January 1, 1911, of $46,000.00.
It will be necessary for the Town to appropriate
$3,000.00 to retire bonds this year, also to appropriate
$1,840.00 on account of interest on the $46,000.00 out-
standing bonds.
The Town Treasurer's report shows that he has in the
treasury $4,650.27 and that there are uncollected taxes
amounting to $3,598.64.
APPROPRIATIONS.
It will be observed that two of the Appropriations
Accounts have been overdrawn. Highway expenditures,
apparently, have been some $1,500.00 in excess of the
appropriation, but the following items have been charged
$512 94
395
00
225
00
58
81
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to Highway Appropriation, which we believe it was not
contemplated should be paid from this appropriation:
Standard Oil Co., Road Oil,
Studebaker Bros. Co., 1-600 gallon Sprinkler,
Good Road Machine Co., Scraper,
Thos. E. Coburn, Oil Wagon,
$1,191 75
The Highway Department has a credit in the Town
Treasurer's Account for labor performed outside of the
department of $234.23. Taking into consideration these
various items and the credit above referred to, it will
be seen that the Highway Department has expended
slightly more than the appropriation.
Miscellaneous Account shows payments of $5,500.00
more than the appropriation, this account has been
charged with itens which ordinarily would not be charged
to Miscellaneous and which would not have been charged
in this case had there been any specific appropriation
made for the following items: —
C. S. Wheeler, Abatement of Taxes,
Geo. W. Cutting, Surveying,
Whitman & Howard, Surveying,
I. N. MacRae, Heating Town Hall,
I. N. MacRae, Plumbing Town Hall,
Harry J. Cooper, Wiring Town Hall,
Harry J. Cooper, Extra Wiring Town Hall,
Hanley & Goulding, Painting Town Hall,
Hanley & Goulding, Extra Painting Town Hall
Pettingell Andrews Co., Electric Fixtures,
Robert D. Donaldson, Labor on Town Hall,
$6,178 28
$3,589 05
21
95
26 20
736
00
125
00
316 35
162
32
375
00
dl, 11
15
166 50
648
76
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Taking out the amount of the items above referred to,
it will be observed that the appropriation made for
Miscellaneous Expense was not expended.
We think there is cause for satisfaction that, notwith-
standing the large payments which have been made
during the past year, for which no specific appropriations
were made, including the above items, and $1,000.00,
which has been paid on account of widening the new
road, the surplus in the treasury is so large and the
general finances of the town are in such good condition.
We again recommend that the Town observe the
strictest economy in connection with the appropriations
to be made, consistent with keeping all the departments
in good running condition and consistent with conser-
vative progress.
SUPPORT OF POOR.
In January, 1910, one of the minor children being
supported by the Town died, so that the Town has fully
supported during the year only one of the Preble children,
at an expense of $94.01 .
The Town has also contributed toward the support of
other citizens, as per the Auditor's Report.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
This department has been conducted during the year
as heretofore. For a more detailed report we refer you
to the Report of the Fire Engineer.
We are glad to notice that the forest fires have not
been so extensive in the Town this year as in previous
years.
TREE WARDEN.
Detailed report of the work of the Tree Warden has
been made to which we respectfully refer you.
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HIGHWAYS.
Mr. John F. Farrar was appointed by the Selectmen
and has served the Town during the past year as in
previous years. Mr. Daniel H. Sherman had charge of
the highways during the summer months.
The increased use of automobiles has a tendency to
impair the quality of the roads and the appropriation
which the Town makes does not seem to be sufficient to
keep the roads in the usual good condition.
During the year oil was sprinkled on a portion of the
highway, with 'apparently very good results, having a
tendency to make a hard surface, besides eliminating the
dust very largely. It is questionable whether, in a wet
season, the results obtained from the application of oil
would be as good as in the past season, which was ex-
ceptionally dry. We would recommend, however, fur-
ther experiments with oil on the highways.
In the matter of Lee's Bridge, to w T hich reference was
made in the last annual report, the County Commission-
ers issued an order respecting the said bridge, copy of
which we print herewith.
(Copy. )
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Middlesex, ss.
At a meeting of the County Commissioners for the
County of Middlesex, holden at Cambridge, within and
for said County, on the first Tuesday of June, in the
year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ten,
Charles F. Adams of Lincoln, and others, and Frank
Wheeler of Concord, and others, in said County, by their
petitions to said Commissioners — among other matters —
pray that the road leading from South Lincoln through
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Nine Acre corner in Concord, to Maynard and Stowe,
where it crosses the Sudbury River at Lee's Bridge, -may
be altered and specifically repaired, etc., as will more
fully appear, reference being had to the petitions filed
of record in the case.
The petition of Adams, et al, was presented to the
County Commissioners at their meeting holden at Cam-
bridge, within and for said County, on the first Tuesday
of June, A.D. 1909, and the petition of Wheeler and
others, 'at the meeting holden at Lowell on the first
Tuesday of September, 1909, and on each petition orders
of notice were issued and views and hearings had in the
premises. At an adjourned meeting, to wit: at Cam-
bridge on the 30th day of November, 1909, said altera-
tions and specific repairs were adjudged of common
convenience and necessity, and thence said petitions were
continued to this time.
And now the said Commissioners make return of their
proceedings in the premises, as follows: said Commission-
ers having given notice as the law directs, met at the
Court House in said Cambridge, on the eleventh day of
January, in the year nineteen hundred and ten, when and
where the parties appeared.
The premises having been examined, and the parties
fully heard, said Commissioners proceeded to alter said
highway as prayed for in said petitions, and the following
description is a true description of said highway as hereby
altered.
The southerly line of said highway as hereby altered
is defined as follows: Said alteration is shown on a plan
accompanying this return. Beginning at a point on the
southerly side of said highway in Concord, said point
being distant 53.9 feet from a stake marking the northerly
fine of said highway at its intersection with the easterly
line of an old road sometimes called the Garfield Road,
thence from said point on a curve of 458.96 feet radius
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bearing to the left 192.92 feet to a point, thence South
62°35 / East crossing the Sudbury River 374.4 feet to a
point, thence on a curve of 382.50 feet radius bearing
to the right 138.43 feet to a point about 5.6 feet south-
erly of the wall on the south side of the highway in
Lincoln.
The northerly line beginning at the stake to which
reference is made above at the intersection of Garfield
Road is thence South 38° East 20.13 feet to a point oppo-
site to and 50 feet distant from the point of beginning of
the above described southerly line, thence parallel to said
southerly line and 50 feet distant therefrom 175.47 feet,
thence following the line of the stone walls bounding the
northerly side of the present highway about 200 feet to
the river, thence across the river by the northerly rail
thereof about 95 feet and thence following the present
northerly side of said highway (and as shown on the
plan) about 150 feet, thence by a curve of 303.48 feet
radius bearing to the right 50 feet to a point, thence South
41°50'30" East 50 feet to a point opposite to and 40 feet
distant from the terminus of the above described south-
erly line.
The above courses are reckoned from the magnetic me-
ridian and the description is intended to conform to a
plan showing the premises, dated 1910, and signed by the
Commissioners. A copy of the plan is to be filed with
town clerks of the respective towns of Concord and Lin-
coln. And said Commissioners determine and order that
the said towns of Concord and Lincoln shall on or before
the first day of November, 1910, construct a new bridge
across the Sudbury River having a clear width of road-
way of not less than 21 feet. Said bridge shall be of
concrete or concrete reinforced with steel. The center
line of said bridge shall be parallel with the southerly
line above described and 30 feet northerly therefrom.
The approaches to said bridge shall be 21 feet in width
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and as shown by plan, suitably crowned, drained and
graded, and said approaches shall join and conform to
the new bridge as shown on the plan.
By the above arrangement the new bridge will be just
southerly of the old bridge, and the old bridge and its
approaches are to remain to carry the traffic until the
new bridge and its approaches are completed. The old
bridge shall then be removed.
The approaches shall be gravelled or macademized to a
suitable depth to secure a hard, smooth surface. Guard
rails shall be erected where necessary equivalent to the
guard rails usually erected on state highways. The ledge
on the Concord side of the river shall be removed to such
an extent as to secure the proper lines for the approach
and as shown by the plan. Said Commissioners allow
until the first day of August next to remove wood,
timber or trees which may obstruct the building of the
way as prescribed by Section 8 of Chapter 48 of the
Revised Laws.
The Commissioners find that no damages are sus-
tained and none are awarded.
And whereas by Chapter 20 of the Acts of the Legis-
lature of the year A.D. 1783, the same being entitled "An
Act for ratifying and confirming an agreement between
the towns of Concord and Lincoln, for the more conven-
ient building and repairing the bridges over the great
river in said towns," it is prescribed that the said towns
of Lincoln and Concord shall build and maintain certain
respective proportions of the bridge, all as specified in
said act, and whereas Concord's proportion consists of
the portion of said bridge westerly of a line which as
fifteen feet into the river from the old stone abutment
on the Concord side of the river, now, therefore, said
Commissioners find that the town of Concord shall pay
for all the work westerly of the line specified, and the
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town of Lincoln shall pay for all the work easterly of the
line specified, as nearly as can be ascertained.
And said Commissioners recommend that the Board of
Road Commissioners of the Town of Concord and the
Board of Selectmen of the town of Lincoln shall proceed
to make a contract for the construction of said bridge, if
authorized by said towns, and that payments therefor
be made as follows, viz: of the total cost of said bridge
without the approaches, the town of Lincoln shall pay
five-eighths or 62i%, and the town of Concord shall
pay three-eighths or 37J%, the said proportions being
estimated on the basis of the law above set forth from the
design of a concrete bridge made under the direction of
the Commissioners. This proposed arrangement does
not preclude any other agreement which the towns may
decide upon as to proportional payments in the premises
for a bridge as specified in this return. The cost of the
approach on the Lincoln side of the river and all other
work in the town of Lincoln to be paid for by said town.
The cost of the approach on the Concord side of the river
and all other work in the town of Concord to be paid for
by the town of Concord.
On the completion of the work to the acceptance of
the Commissioners the County of Middlesex shall pay
the town of Lincoln fifteen hundred dollars, and the
town of Concord one thousand dollars.
And said highway as thus altered is to be a public
highway.
At the commencement of these proceedings, and at the
view and hearing, Samuel 0. Upham who was then a
County Commissioner, was unable to attend, and the
other members of the Board gave notice to Frank A.
Patch, an Associate Commissioner, who continued to act
as a member of said Board during these proceedings.
In Witness Whereof, we, the said County Commission-
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ers, have hereunto set our hands this twenty-fifth day of
June in the yearof our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and ten.
LEVI S. GOULD.
CHAS. H. RICHADRSON.
FRANK A. PATCH.
A true copy of record.
Attest: (Sd.) RALPH N. SMITH,
Ass't. Clerk.
After this order was issued the Selectmen, in con-
junction with the Road Commissioners of the town of
Concord, asked Mr. J. R. Worcester, an engineer of high
standing, to make certain investigations in regard to the
location of Lee's Bridge and the expense involved in
erecting a concrete bridge over the river, both in the
old location and in the new, which was provided for in
the County Commissioners' order, and we print herewith
the letter of Mr. Worcester, covering this matter.
(Copy. )
August 24, 1910.
Mr. Charles S. Smith,
Old Dominion Copper Co.,
% 50 Congress St., Boston, Mass.
Dear Sir: —
In answer to your question as to my general impression
with regard to the location of the Lee's Bridge, I would
say that I have been unable to see any adequate reason
for removing it from its present position. The only ex-
cuse which I have heard advanced is that the alinement at
the Concord end might be improved. This does not ap-
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pear to me to be a sufficient reason, as the curve could
easily be improved so as not to be dangerous, by remov-
ing a portion of the ledge on the north side of the road.
On the other hand, the change in alinement proposed
by the County Commissioners would destroy a line of
trees on one side of the road and make the trees on the
other side at varying distances from the road, so that
they would look meaningless and might as well be cut
down. The remains of the old fill, unlesss removed, would
also be an eye-sore. Considering the fact that the ex-
pense of moving the bridge would be very considerable,
and the advantage to be gained not sufficient to offset
the disadvantage, seems to me that it would be far
better to leave it where it is.
Yours truly,
(Si) J. R.WORCESTER.
The opinion of the Board of Selectmen is in accord
with Mr. Worcester's opinion and efforts will be made to
have the County Commissioners so amend their order as
to allow the building of the bridge on the old location,
and we recommend that a suitable appropriation be
made this year for that purpose.
An article has been inserted in the warrant covering
this matter.
REPAIRS ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
During the year extensive repairs and alterations have
been made on the Town House. New heating apparatus
has been installed, including two large hot air furnaces
and one steam furnace, for heating the offices and other
places where the water pipes are exposed.
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The repairs were thorough and included excavating for
a basement and building of the foundation wall, together
with all the supports necessary, enlarging, lighting, and
ventilating the gallery, and the remodelling of a large
section of the lower part of the building. The total ex-
pense of this work was $4,6*48.76, $4,000.00 of which was
provided by Miss Julia A. Bemis. The Selectmen wish
to express their thanks to Miss Bemis for this generous
contribution of money for this purpose and we trust
the Town will pass suitable votes in connection there-
with. The heating apparatus and plumbing cost
$888.00. Besides this, the Selectmen have had the
building wired and fixtures installed for electricity and
the building is now equipped with elecrtic lights. The
total cost of all the improvements, including the special
repairs and painting has been $6,568.28.
The hall is now in better condition, we believe, than
when it was first constructed and it will not be necessary,
in our opinion, to expend any considerable amount of
money on it for many years.
WIDENING OF STATION ROAD.
After the repairs on the hall were completed there was a
large amount of material which had been taken out in
excavating for the basement which was not valuable for
road construction purposes, but could be well utilized
where a fill was to be made. There was also additional
material which could be used for this purpose, adjoining
Mr. Storey's land, opposite the farm buildings of Mr.
DeNormandie, also a large quantity of available stone
near Mr. Pope's land in the center of the town.
The schoolhouse having been located on the Station
Road, increasing the travel on that road, especially of
children, it seemed advisable to the Selectmen that the
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road as far as the schoolhouse lot should be widened.
There was also another reason for undertaking the work
at this time besides the reasons enumerated above,
namety, that the retaining wall of the old road was in
very bad condition and liable to fall down at any time.
The heirs of Mr. John H. Pierce generously offered to
give such land as was necessary.
It appeared to the Selectmen that there might never
again be as many favorable conditions present for widen-
ing at a low cost this portion of the highway; therefore,
at a town meeting held September 6th, they presented
the matter with plans to the town and the following
vote was passed: —
" Voted that the Selectmen be authorized and directed
to widen and construct the road substantially accord-
ing to the plan filed with the Town Clerk."
The Selectmen accordingly advertised for bids from
contractors. The work was awarded to Mr. R. D.
Donaldson, to be completed for a sum not exceeding
$2,000.00,. he being the lowest bidder. The work was
nearly completed before winter set in and will be finished
early in the spring.
STREET LIGHTING.
The Selectmen entered into a contract, in accordance
with the votes of the Town at the last annual meeting,
for the electric lighting of the streets, which had been
previously lighted with kerosene lamps, the number of
lights not to exceed eighty. The contract was made
with the Edison Electric Illuminating Company of
Boston and eighty-one lights have been installed, light-
ing much more highway than had previously been lighted.
The location of the lights seems on the whole to be
satisfactory and the streets are now lighted from the
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lane near the house of Mr. Charles Wheeler to Mr.
Farnsworth's Corner, from Farnsworth's Corner to the
Haynes Crossing on the Fitchburg. Railroad, and from
the center of the town on all the roads centering there,
for a distance of about half a mile. The total expense to
the town per year will be approximately $1,061.10, or
$13.10 per light.
OLD SCHOOLHOUSE.
The town referred this matter to the Selectmen to
investigate at . the last town meeting, it having been
stated that inasmuch as the old schoolhouse was not
now used for school purposes that it reverted with the
land to the adjoining owners. The Selectmen have
investigated this matter thoroughly and find the records
respecting the same as follows: —
In March, 1763, the following appears on the records:
The builders of the school house that stands in the
middle of the town by the meeting house did at this
town meeting present said school house as a gift to the
town, to be improved for the purposes and conveniences
of a school, and twenty-five rods of land adjoining said
house, so long as the town shall see fit to use it for said
purposes.
Voted and accepted, March, 1763.
Nothing further appears on the records respecting the
school house or schoolhouse site as affecting ownership
until May, 1870, when the following vote was passed: —
May 30, 1870.
VOTED, — That if the committee or town shall decide
to locate the new house on the site of the old school
house, the Building Committee have full power to remove
the old school house and hearse house and provide some
other place for the hearse.
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In the First Parish records of 1870 there is a record
which, in our opinion, is especially valuable, as follows: —
"The Building Committee appointed by the Town to
carry into effect its vote to erect a schoolhouse respect-
fully submit to the First Parish that in pursuance of their
duties under instructions of the Town they located said
Schoolhouse on land occupied by the old Primary School-
house and adjacent thereto, without intention of tres-
passing on the rights of any parties.
Respectfully submitted for the Committee,
SAMUEL HARTWELL, Clerk pro tern.
It was then voted that the Parish cheerfully acquiesce
in the Town building a schoolhouse in part on parish
land and in occupying the same so long as it may be im-
proved for school purposes.
Voted to dissolve the Meeting.
ALONZO S.'FISKE, Parish Clerk"
In connection with these records it is proper to state for
the information of the town that it does not appear,
either in connection with the record or otherwise, who
the builders and donors of the schoolhouse of 1763 were.
It may be presumed that this was conveyed by deed to
the town. So far as we have discovered, there is no
record of the deed. The town has occupied the land
now occupied by the present school house building ever
since 1763, both for school and other purposes, including
storage for a hearse and in later years storage for hose and
hose carriage, and apparatus of the Fire Department.
There seems, therefore, no question about the town's
right to continue to occupy the land originally given to
the town and the building erected on it for school and
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such other purposes as they may desire. The building
now standing on this lot is a well constructed building
and can be repaired and such changes made as seem to
be necessary for a comparatively small sum of money.
The question which presents itself directly to the town
is whether repairs shall be made on this building which are
necessary and such changes made as are desirable for use
by the town or if the building shall be torn down and
such other use made of the land as the town shall see fit.
We trust the town will pass some definite votes respect-
ing the matter at the March meeting.
TELEPHONE RATES.
At a town meeting held Sept. 6, last the following
resolution was passed: —
"Resolved, that the Town of Lincoln, in town meeting
assembled, unanimously hereby protests against the
telephone rates suggested by the Highway Commission
and about to be adopted by the New England Telephone
and Telegraph Company, and requests the Selectmen to
adopt all proper measures to procure amendment of
the same."
The Selectmen carried out the provisions of the above
resolution by writing a letter in the following form to
the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company, the
Massachusetts Highway Commission, and Governor
Draper, and by appearing in behalf of the town at meet-
ings which were called to more emphatically register the
protests above referred to.
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September 12, 1910.
Massachusetts Highway Commissioners,
State House,
Boston, Mass.
Gentlemen: —
I enclose herewith copy of resolution passed at a meet-
ing of the citizens of the town of Lincoln, duly called,
on September 6th, 1910.
The Selectmen respectfully enter a protest against the
establishment of the proposed rates.
Yours very truly,
For the Selectmen.
Acknowledgments were received from them all.
Present indications are that our protest, with others,
has had the result which was sought.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
C. LEE TODD,
ROBERT D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS.
Feb. 1, 1910 to Feb. 1, 1911.
To Board of Selectmen: —
I hereby submit the following report:-
Number of herds of cows
83
Number of cows
. 763
Number of heifers
32
Number of bulls
11
Number of pigs
642
Number of sheep
, 6
Cows quarantined and taken for tuberculosis
7
MARTIN M. WELCH,
Inspector of Animals.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS.
To the Board of Selectmen: —
The Board of Fire Engineers herewith submit the
third annual report, ending January 31st, 1911.
The department is practically the same as last year.
Force.
Thirty-eight men belong to the department: one chief,
four assistant engineers, thirty-three call men. There
are three organized companies.
Apparatus.
The apparatus belonging to the department is as
follows: —
Three hose carriages, eighteen fire extinguishers.
Location of Apparatus.
No. 1. Hose House, old school house Lincoln Center.
No. 2. Kept at F. E. Cousins' grain store, South
Lincoln.
No. 3. Hose House, John Dee's Farm, Virginia Road,
North Lincoln,
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Fires.
There have been the loss of one stable owned by Roger
Sherman, also a number of forest and chimney fires.
We recommend that the sum of six hundred dollars
($600 ) be appropriated for the use of the department to
be expended under the direction of the Board of Engineers.
We would also recommend that a place be provided for
the Center Hose Carriage.
ISAAC N. MacRAE, Chief,
WM. C. ROBUS,
THOMAS DEE,
WM. SHERMAN,
HERBERT FARRAR,
Board of Engineers.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS.
To the Selectmen of Lincoln: —
Gentlemen: — The roads have been in my charge the
past year, and to the time when the ground froze up were
in very good condition all over Town.
The open winter, with its frequent freezing and thaw-
ing, has been very disastrous in a way and yet it has
afforded an excellent opportunity for those who wished
to draw in stone to the crushers. The people in the north
part of the Town took advantage of the chance and what
they hauled in, together with what the Town teams have
been able to draw, has been crushed, and so far as pos-
sible hauled to different parts of the Town where it is
ready for spring use. I estimate about twelve hundred
tons now ready for this year's use, which I consider a
valuable asset.
A large quantity of gravel has been used in resurfacing
the road where the cobble-stones were beginning to
show; this is liable to be thrown into the gutters by
automobiles before another season is past, unless some
sort of a binder is put on to prevent it. There was a
great call by members of your board and others for a
dust suppressor, and one hundred and forty barrels
of road oil were purchased and distributed where the
most people would get the benefit of it. Several of our
citizens requested an application of oil for a short strip
near their houses; they were accommodated as far as
possible and practicable, and in many cases the applicant
paid the expense. The time has come when oil or some
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other road preservative has got to be used, and I think five
hundred barrels could be used to advantage this year.
The usual amount of guard rail has been built and still
there is a chance for a lot more. The widening of the
road in the center of the Town (by contract ) is a per-
manent improvement, as is also the widening in the
hollow near Mr. DeNormandie's new buildings. If the
widening opposite the Pierce property was continued to
the corner near the house of the Misses Chapin it would
be a still further permanent improvement. The tree
warden has had the use of the two double carts, which
were all right for his work, but too much out of repair for
highway work. These carts should be sold to the tree-
warden department. One new double cart, one road
machine and one street sprinkler have been purchased
this year.
The horses have worked well and practically all the
time. I think it would be advisable to dispose of one
horse and purchase two new ones this coming season.
Guide boards have been repaired and replaced and are
in their proper places.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN F. FARRAR,
Superintendent of Streets.
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AUDITOR'S REPORT.
I have examined the accounts of the Town Treasurer,
the Treasurer of the Sinking and Trust Funds, and
Cemetery Commissioners and find their accounts to be
correct.
I have seen vouchers for all money paid and all se-
curities of the Town held by them.
Following is an account of the money paid by the
Town Treasurer on the Selectmen's orders.
JAMES W. LENNON,
Auditor.
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SCHOOLS.
Payments.
C. S. Lyman, Services as Supt. of Schools, $500 00
C. S. Lyman, Cash Expenses, 7 61
Walter F. Brackett, Director of Manual Arts, 525 00
C. B. Chapin, Teaching, 625 00
H. B. Heath, Teaching, 550 00
H. F. Marshall, Teaching, 275 00
Annie C. Buck, Teaching, 525 00
Martha Tower, Teaching, 150 00
Grace E. Robinson, Teaching, 100 00
Stella V. Sanborn, Teaching, 450 00
Lillian H. Shaw, Teaching, 250 00
H. J. Bartlett, Teaching, 60 00
A. P. Smith, Teaching, 150 00
John F. Farrar, Carrying Children, 276 00
James B. Wheeler, Carrying Children, 456 00
James B. Wheeler, Carrying Pupils to Lexington, 17 55
James B. Wheeler, Cash Paid, 2 20
Thomas J. Dee, Carrying Children, 456 00
Thomas J. Dee, Cash Paid, 45
G. L. Cousins, Carrying Children, 216 00
J. F. Baker, Carrying Pupil to Concord, 17 55
L. E. Brooks, Carrying Pupil to Concord, 17 45
Charles Wetherbee, Carrying pupil to Concord, 17 55
T. G. Cahill, Carrying Pupil to Concord, 8 20
Charles S. Plummer, Carrying Pupil to Concord, 5 85
Charles D. Sargent, Carrying Pupil to Concord, 17 45
Town of Concord, Tuition, 960 00
Town of Concord, Lost Book, 1 05
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Town of Lexington, Tuition,
Boston & Maine R.R., Car Fares,
Edward Bannon, Janitor at School,
A. G. Davis, Janitor, South School,
E. R. Davis, Janitor, South School,
Boston & Maine R. R., Freight,
National Express Co., Express,
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., Telephone Service,
H. A. Wood, Professional Services,
Thomas J. McGann, Repairs,
John A. Burgess, Repairs,
John MacComber, Repairs,
S. R. Snelling, Coal,
F. E. Cousins & Co., Coal,
Waltham Coal Co., Coal,
Wayland Grain Co., Wood,
D. E. Sherman, 1 Cord Wood,
Howard Clock Co., Repairing Clock,
W. C. Robus, Repairing Clock,
Mrs. C. F. Foreman, Taking Census,
The News, Printing,
Ed. Press Co., Printing,
E. W. Pope, Milk,
Lincoln Water Works, Water,
I. N. McRae, Labor and Supplies,
R. D. Donaldson Labor and Supplies,
Bridgeport Wood Finishing Co., Supplies,
Milton Bradley Co., Supplies,
Palmer & Parker Co., Supplies,
Chandler & Barbar Co., Supplies,
Wakefield Rattan Co., Supplies,
E. E. Babb Co., Supplies,
Hood Rubber Co., Supplies,
H. D. Duster Co., Supplies,
Joseph Breck & Sons, Supplies,
Linen Thread Co., Supplies,
$65 00
296 80
500
00
62 35
66
50
1
00
3
89
23
15
200
00
14 45
37
10
2
85
320
93
4
25
132 60
4
00
8
00
6
25
1
00
10
00
10
75
8
00
6 24
151
46
71
99
108
04
1
89
3
88
6
31
7 34
11
05
114
54
11
76
2
92
8
25
3
88
60
C. G. Fairbanks, Supplies,
Silver, Burdett Co., Supplies,
J. L. Hammett Co., Supplies,
Ginn & Co., Supplies,
J. W. McLean & Co., Supplies,
Butterick Lumber Co., Supplies,
A. R. McLeod, Supplies,
Jordan Marsh Co., Supplies,
Hudson Department Store, Supplies,
Jas. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
Frost & A. Co., Supplies,
Holden P. & B. Cover Co., Supplies,
C. E. Doner, Supplies,
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
Total, $8,644 07
HIGHWAYS.
Payments.
$4 22
34 21
3 53
23 94
1 84
57 06
2 50
18 50
3 50
51 40
4 94
6 00
4 80
2 30
John A. Burgess, Shoeing and Jobbing, $136 03
John F. Farrar & Son, Labor, 140 37
James Diamond, Labor, 12 00
William H. Ryan, Labor, 366 21
John W. Rooney, Labor, 446 22
Martin J. Rooney, Labor, 426 07
Dennis Doherty, Labor, 337 73
Patrick Craven, Labor, 286 45
Frank Martin, Labor, 24 00
John Johnson, Labor, 716 50
Frank Cunningham, Labor, 147 00
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Charles Rooney, Labor, $4 00
Cunningham Bros., Labor, 90 00
Andrew J. Doherty, Labor, 13 50
John F. Farrar, Superintendent of Labor, 400 42
Daniel H. Sherman, Superintendent of Labor, 331 08
Daniel E. Sherman, Labor, 25 00
Daniel E. Sherman, Hay, 77 72
H. Berger, 1930 lbs. Hay, 19 30
E. R. Farrar, 2,050 lbs. Hay @$22.00, 22 55
Samuel Farrar, 2,160 lbs. Hay @$18.00, 19 44
Geo. E. Sherman, 1J ton Straw, 20 00
John F. Farrar & Son, 1,500 lbs. Straw, 15 00
F. E. Cousins & Co., Grain and Coal, 404 25
J. W. Raymond, Grain, 64 9a
Marcy & Co., Coal, 38 43
D. E. Sherman, 9,400 lbs. Hay @$1.25, 117 50
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., Service, 21 17
Boston & Maine R.R., Freight, 18 92
National Express Co., Express, 1 04
Edwin S. Bent, Rent of Barn, 96 00
Wallace M. Brooks, Rent of Land, 25 00
John M. MacComber, Repairing, 27 95
Peter Perry, Repairing Harness, 15 15
Daniel MacAskill, Repairing and Shoeing, 17 95
Samuel Watson, Labor and Supplies, 33 08
Standard Oil Co., Road Oil, 512 94
Lincoln Water Works, Repairing Crusher, 3 50
Geo. A. Luck, Inspecting Boiler Crusher, 5 00
Ames Plow Co., 1 Cart, 140 00
C. E. Wheeler, 5,750 lbs. Hay, 72 48
H. L. Alderman, Professional Services, 18 00
Studebaker Bros. Co., 1-600 gallon Sprinkler, 395 00
J. B. Wheeler, 1 Sign Board, 1 50
R. D. Donaldson, Labor at Stable, 12 12
Good Road Machine Co., Supplies, 398 89
Ames Implement & Supply Co., Supplies, 34 87
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But trick Lumber Co., Supplies,
Eagle Oil & Supply Co., Supplies,
Garloek Packing Co., Supplies,
Boston St. Pipe Supply & Repair Co., Supplies,
Thomas E. Coburn, Oil Wagon,
Lincoln Water Works, Water Service,
R. E. Butcher, Stone,
Daniel Holman, Stone,
Michael Connors, Stone,
John D. Fleming, Stone,
Eugene Jose, Stone,
Max Tankle, Stone,
John Morrissey, Stone,
Horace Paine, Stone,
Mary Butcher, Stone,
George E. Sherman, Sand,
Charles D. Sargent, Gravel,
Flint Bros., Gravel,
Neal Jenson, Gravel,
Edwin S. Bent, Gravel,
Charles S. Smith, Gravel,
Mary Doyle, Estate, Gravel,
George Harrington, Gravel,
E. Brown, Gravel,
Total, $7,041 56
9
74
2
90
55
ii 4
15
58
81
29
90
22
91
24 00
26
17
25
25
9
80
48 55
73
98
2
13
26
10
3
00
90
4
85
23 62
5
85
10 20
52
80
2 40
20
55
63
TREE WARDEN.
Payments.
Edward R. Farrar, Services as Tree Warden,
Edward R. Farrar, Use of Horse,
Edward R. Farrar, Cash paid for Freight,
Henry A. Butcher, Labor,
Henry A. Butcher, Use of Horse,
Burt Pearson^ Labor,
Burt Pearson, Use of Horse,
John Cannair, Labor,
Charles R. Butcher, Labor,
Byron Lunt, Labor,
John D. Flemming, Labor,
Dennis Doherty, Labor,
William H. Ryan, Labor,
Fred Bamforth, Labor,
J. W. Rooney, Labor,
M. J. Rooney, Labor,
John Johnson, Labor,
N. Fleming, Labor,
Frost Insecticide Co., Repairing Sprayer,
John A. Burgess, Repairing,
John M. MacComber, Repairing,
Boston & Maine R.R., Freight,
National Express Co., Express,
Frost Insecticide Co., Supplies,
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
Jas. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies
D. E. Sherman, Teaming,
Highway Department, Teaming,
Lincoln Water Works, Water Service,
Charles F. Foreman, Filing Saws,
Total, $4,010 37
$426 50
113
50
1
00
466
94
70
50
239
75
181
00
557 42
580
26
79
50
238
76
40 00
42 00
265
51
34 00
36
00
42
00
139
50
68
30
27
75
16
75
20
16
1
45
22
35
2 23
58
55
00
65
50
159
16
17
00
64
STATE AID.
Payments.
John Tasker, 12 payments @ $4.00, $48 00
WIDENING STATION ROAD.
Payments.
Robert D. Donaldson, 1st payment, $1,000 00
SUPPORT OF POOR.
Payments.
City of Waltham, Care of Matthew Ellsworth
and Wife, $64 53
Commonwealth of Mass., Care of Caroline Preble, 94 01
Commonwealth of Mass., Care of Ethel Preble,
lWeek, 2 75
J. S. Hart, M.D., Care of Insane Man, 2 00
Town of Concord, Miss Clements, Service in
Preble Case, 23 39
Total, $186 68
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CEMETERY.
Payments.
Herbert E. Barnes, Labor,
Roger Sherman, Labor,
John W. Sims & Co., Labor,
James T. Laird, Faucet,
Water Commissioners, Water Service,
Jas. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
Total, $269 18
$62 39
180 64
12 00
1 00
10 00
3 15
INTEREST.
Payments.
Bond & Goodwin, Interest, Note, No. 1 due
April 1, $254 67
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Payments.
Martin M. Welch, Fumigating, $6 00
Martin M. Welch, Cleaning out Troughs,
Samuel Howes, Burying Cow and Horse,
Highway Dept., Cleaning Out Barn Cellar
after Fire,
Carter, Carter & Meigs Co., Supplies,
F. H. Thomas Co., Supplies,
Total, $61 89
4 00
1 00
3 50
6 95
40 44
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PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Payments.
John F. Farrar, Dog Tax Returned, $377 86
John F. Farrar, Town Appropriation, 400 00
$777 86
WALTHAM HOSPITAL.
Treas. Waltham Hospital, Town Appropriation, $250 00
BORROWED MONEY.
First National Bank, Note, due Dec. 1, $10,000 00
EQUIPMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
James T. Laird, 2 Fire Extinguishers,
Boston & Maine R.R., Freight,
E. & F. King Co., Supplies,
Badger Fire Ex. Co., Supplies,
Total, $44 43
$20 00
33
10 62
13 48
67
HYDRANTS AND OTHER WATER SERVICE.
Payments.
Lincoln Water Works, Water Service, Hall, $50 00
Lincoln Water Works, Hydrants, 1,665 00
Lincoln Water Works, Service, Water Troughs, 462 97
Total, $2,177 97
BONDS AND INTEREST ON ACCOUNT.
New School House.
Payments.
First National Bank, Coupons, July 1st, 1910, $980 00
First National Bank, Coupons, Jan., 1911, 980 00
First National Bank, Bonds, Jan., 1911, 3,000 00
Total, $4,960 00
STREET LIGHTS.
Payments.
Edwin Bannon, Care of Lamps, $145 85
Jenny Mfg. Co., Supplies, 59 02
Edison Electric Illuminating Co., Light Service, 356 83
Total, $561 70
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Payments.
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., Telephone Service,
Edwin Bannon, Services as Janitor,
Edwin Bannon, Extra Labor,
John J. Kelliher, Services as Constable,
Winslow Eaton, Services as Constable,
George E. Cunnington, Services as Constable,
Jas. T. Laird, Services as Constable,
Jas. T. Laird, Court Fees,
Charles Rooney, Services as Constable,
P. B. Murphy, Printing,
Waltham Publishing Co., Printing,
George E. Crosby & Co., Printing,
National Express Co., Express,
Boston & Maine R.R., Freight,
C. S. Wheeler, Postage, etc.,
C. S. Wheeler, Insurance, Town Hall,
C. S. Wheeler, Abatement ol Taxes,
C. S. Wheeler, Collector of Taxes, 1909,
C. S. Wheeler, Town Treasurer,
C. S. Wheeler, Services as Assessor,
William H. Sherman, Services as Assessor,
William C. Pierce, Services as Assessor,
George E. Crosby & Co., Printing Town Reports,
W. Ferguson, Postage,
Tuttle's Stable, Barge,
J. S. Hart, M.D., Returning Births,
John Cunnair, Care of Insane Man,
C. H. Rooney, Care of Insane Man,
M. J. Rooney, Care of Insane Man,
N. Jenson, Care of Insane Man,
Samuel Farrar, Perambulating Town Lines,
J. M. Eveleth, Perambulating Town Lines,
John F. Farrar, Perambulating Town Lines, 12 00
$42 22
216
63
3
00
3 00
15
00
45
00
46
00
10
19
10
00
3
95
2
50
6 00
1
36
68
20
62
81
04
3,589
05
534
19
300
00
50 00
50 00
85
00
, 272
70
2
55
7 00
3
75
2
00
2
00
2
00
2
00
5
00
5
00
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Roger Sherman, Rent of Land for Scales,
First National Bank, Registering Notes,
H. J. Stevens, Stock List, 1910,
Geo. W. Cutting, Surveying,
Whitman & Howard, Surveying,
I. N. MacRae, Heating Town Hall,
I. N. MacRae, Plumbing Town Hall,
Harry J. Cooper, Wiring Town Hall,
Harry J. Cooper, Extra Wiring Town Hall,
Commonwealth of Mass. Voting Lists,
Martin M. Welch, Inspecting Cattle,
Herman T. Wheeler, Services at Election,
Thomas L. Giles, Services at Election,
James W. Lennon, Services at Election,
Allen, Doane & Co., 5 Signs — Exit,
Hanley & Goulding, Painting Town Hall,
Hanley & Goulding, Extra Painting Town Hall,
Pettingell, Andrews Co., Electric Fixtures,
Town Hall,
A. J. Dougherty, Assisting Constable,
Charles Woodhull, Care of Piano,
Highway Department, Teaming Coal,
Charles S. Smith, Services as Selectman,
Charles S. Smith, Services as Overseer,
Charles S. Smith, Services as Registrar,
Charles S. Smith, Postage, etc.,
R. D. Donaldson, Services as Selectman,
R. D. Donaldson, Services as Overseer,
R. D. Donaldson, Services as Registrar,
C. L. Todd, Services as Selectman,
C. L. Todd, Services as Overseer,
C. L. Todd, Services as Registrar,
Geo. L. Chapin, Insurance on School House,
Geo. L. Chapin, Services as Town Clerk,
Geo. L. Chapin, Services as Registrar,
G. E. Sherman, Snow Work,
J. J. Kelliher, Snow Work,
25 00
25 00
19 05
21 95
26 20
736 00
125 00
316 35
162 32
1 25
26 79
5 00
5 00
5 00
6 25
375 00
11 15
166 50
6 00
7 00
44 50
150 00
25 00
10 00
7 61
150 00
25 00
10 00
150 00
25 00
10 00
28 68
100 00
15 00
1 50
6 00
70
Cunningham Bros., Snow Work, 56 75
W. H. Flynn, Snow Work, 10 50
Martin Sherman, Snow Work, 9 00
Robert D. Donaldson, Labor on Town Hall, 648 76
Robert D. Donaldson, Labor on Town Scales, 7 10
Robert D. Donaldson, Labor on Hose House, 4 09
Robert D. Donaldson, Labor on Flag Pole, 17 50
Hobbs & Warren Co., Supplies, 7 85
Thomas Groom & Co., Supplies, 8 25
Joseph Breck & Sons, Supplies, 4 50
Carter Ink Co., Supplies, 1 25
Edison Electric Light Co., Supplies, 64 85
The Fairbanks Co., Supplies, 1 25
Jas. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies, 25 67
I. N. McRae, Labor at Town Hall, 5 05
I. N. McRae, Fighting Fires, 18 80
Charles S. Wheeler, Fighting Fires, 4 00
F. E. Cousins, Fighting Fires, 16 40
Charles Cunnert, Fighting Fires, 4 10
Fritz Cunnert, Fighting Fires, 80
William Robus, Fighting Fires, 2 00
P. J. Lennon, Fighting Fires, 1 60
Samuel Howes, Fighting Fires, 1 60
T. Brown, Fighting Fires, 1 20
E. T. Wetherbee, Fighting Fires, 1 20
Herman T. Wheeler, Fighting Fires, 5 00
Henry Pangborn, Fighting Fires, 80
M. E. Ehlert, Fighting Fires, 80
E. B. Rice, Fighting Fires, 1 60
Herbert G. Farrar, Fighting Fires, 2 40
Charles S. Smith, 2 Cords Wood, 12 00
S. R. Snelling, Coal— Town Hall, 137 20
Thomas J. Dee, Care of Hose House, 15 00
James W. Lennon, Services as Auditor, 125 00
Services of 37 Hosemen @$2.00, 74 00
Total, $9,559 40
71
RECAPITULATION.
Schools,
$9,144 07
Highways,
7,041 56
Tree Warden,
4,010 37
Support of Poor,
186 68
Public Library,
777 86
Cemetery, ,
269 18
Board of Health,
61 89
Street Lamps,
561 70
Water,
12,167 73
Miscellaneous,
9,559 40
State Aid,
48 00
Equipment of Fire Department,
44 43
Interest,
254 67
Borrowed Money,
10,000 00
Bonds and Interest, Payment % New School,
4,960 00
Widening Station Road,
1,000 00
Hydrants and Other Public Water Service,
2,177 97
Waltham Hospital,
250 00
Total,
$63,515 51
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Report of the Commissioners of Sinking and
Trust Funds.
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS.
In Account loith
1910.
Feb.
Dec. 19.
1911.
Feb. 1.
1910.
Dec.
21.
TOWN OF LINCOLN.
Dr.
Balance
Coupons, Pennsylvania R. R. Co. 3^s
Coupons, Lake Shore & Mich. So. Ry. 4s
Coupons, Boston & Albany R. R. 4s
Coupons, Am. Tel. & Tel. Coll. Tr. 4s
Coupons, Illinois Steel 5s .
Interest, M. A. Buffum, mtge. .
Interest on deposit ....
Cash, C. S. Wheeler, Treas.
Balance
Cr.
$1,000 New Eng. Tel. & Tel. 5s, 1915
$1,000 Lake Shore & Mich. So. 4s, 1931
$1,000 West End St. Ry. 4^s, 1914
$154 48
35 00
40 00
80 00
80 00
150 00
75 00
6 89
2,173 37
187 29
$2,982 03
$1,021 11
940 17
1,020 75
$2,982 03
The Fund is invested as follows :
$1,000 Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Convertible 33^s, due 1915.
$2,000 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry. Co. Debenture 4s, due 1931.
$2,000 Boston & Albany R. R. Co., 4s, due 1933.
$2,000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co. Collateral Trust 4s, due 1929.
$3,000 Illinois Steel Co. Debenture 5s, due 1913.
$1,000 West End Street Railway Co. 43^s, due 1914.
$1,000 New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 5s, due 1915.
$1,500 Mortgage Note, Mary A. Buffum.
Respectfully submitted,
C, L. TODD, Treasurer.
74
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
GEORGE G. TARBELL LEGACY TO THE
LINCOLN LIBRARY.
1910.
Feb.
Dr.
1. Balance
Dividends, N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co.
Dividends, West End St. Ry. pfd. .
Dividends, Boston & Lowell R. R. Co.
Dividends, American Tel. & Tel. Co.
Coupons, Illinois Steel Co. 5s
Interest on deposit . .
$60 76
64 00
52 00
64 00
32 00
25 00
7 43
$305 19
1911 Cr.
Jan. 1. Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer Lincoln Library
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, principal account
$244 43
60 76
$305 19
The Fund is invested as follows:
8 shares Boston & Lowell Railroad Co.
13 shares West End Street Railway Co., preferred.
8 shares New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.
4 shares American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
$500 Illinois Steel Co. 5s, due 1913.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Ireasurer.
75
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
GEORGE RUSSELL LEGACY TO THE
LINCOLN LIBRARY.
1910. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance
Dividends, Fitchburg Railroad preferred
Dividends, N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R.
Interest on deposit ....
$33 02
35 00
16 00
1 62
$85 64
$52 62
33 02
$85 64
1911. Cr.
Jan. 1. Cash paid J. F. Farrar, Treasurer Lincoln Library-
Balance on deposit, principal account
The Fund is invested aa follows:
7 shares Fitchburg Railroad Co., preferred.
2 shares New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.
Respectfully submitted,
C L. TODD, Treasurer.
76
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
JULIA A. BEMIS FUND FOR BENEFIT
OF LINCOLN LIBRARY
1910. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance
Coupons, American Tel. & Tel. 4s. .
Interest on deposit
$190 00
40 00
5 38
$235 38
45 38
182 75
7 25
$235 38
1911. Cr.
Jan. 1. Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treas. Lincoln Library
2 shares West End Street Railway Co., common
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, principal account
The Fund is invested as follows:
$1,000 American Tel. & Tel. Co. 4s, due 1929.
2 shares West End Street Railway Co., common.
L Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
77
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
ABBIE J. STEARNS FUND FOR LINCOLN LIBRARY.
1910. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance
Coupons, Pennsylvania R. R. 33^s
" Amer. Tel. & Tel. 4s
Interest . ....
$476 28
35 00
40 00
14 72
$566 00
89 72
. 456 88
19 40
$566 00
1911. Cr.
Jan. 24. Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer Lincoln Library
25. 5 shares West End St. Ry. common
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, principal account
The Fund is invested as follows:
$1,000 Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Convertible 33^s, 1915.
$1,000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co. 4s, due 1929
5 shares West End Street Railway Co., common.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
78
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
ABBIE J. STEARNS FUND FOR SILENT POOR.
1910. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance $179 89
Coupons, Pennsylvania R.R. 33^s .... 35 00
" American Tel. & Tel. Co. 4s ... 4000
Interest 5 31
$260 20
1910. Cr.
Mar. 7. Cash paid out $157 01
1911.
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, income account ... 58 19
Balance on deposit, principal account ... 45 00
$260 20
The Fund is invested as follows:
$1,000 Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Convertible 3>£s, due 1915.
$1,000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co. 4s, due 1929.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD. Treasurer.
79
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
ABBIE J. STEARNS FUND FOR TOWN HEARSE
1910. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance $121 67
Dividend, Pennsylvania R. R 24 00
Interest ". . 4 01
$149 68
1910. Cr.
Dec. 12. 1 Share Pennsylvania R. R. Co $64 44
1911.
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit 85 24
$149 68
The Fund is invested as follows:
9 shares Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
Respectfully submitted
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
80
C. L. TODD, TREASURER
In Account with
THE BEMIS LECTURE FUND.
1910. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance
Dividends, Pennsylvania Railroad
Boston & Providence R.R.
N. Y., N. H. & H. R.R. '.
Fitchburg R.R. pfd. .
Old Colony R. R.
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine R.R.
11 American Tel. & Tel. Co. .
" Boston & Lowell R.R.
West End St. Ry. pfd. . .
" Nor. Idaho & Mont. Power pfd.
Cash, Central Cross-Town, in liquidation .
Coupons, Maine Central R.R., 4J^s .
" Pennsylvania R.R. Co. 5s .
Cash, $5,000 " " " " (matured)
" $5,000 Cin., Hamilton & Dayton, 4^s, sold
" 5 rights, Boston & Maine R.R.
Interest on deposit
1910.
Feb.
9.
4.
16.
23.
March
2.
11.
23.
April
1.
May
10.
June
1.
July
1.
4.
Oct.
17.
Nov.
2.
7.
16.
30.
Cr
Miss Cooke and the Misses Turner
James Galbraith, printing, etc. .
T. A. Jaggar, Jr., lecture
Melville C. Freeman, lecture
Donald B. MacMillan, lecture .
M. H. Doherty, carriages
Paul M. Pearson, lecture
$6,000 Maine Central R.R. 43^s, 1912 .
S. C. Rogers, lantern services
E. L. Rogers, lecture ....
50 shares Nor. Idaho & Mont. Power, pfd.
M. H. Doherty, carriages
Boston Letter Carriers' Band
The Oratorio Artists ....
James Galbraith, printing
George Kiernan, recital
Barlaben String Quartette
James Galbraith, printing, etc.
$972 90
78 00
100 00
40 00
50 00
70 00
87 50
30 00
480 00
240 00
40 00
125 00
787 50
135 00
125 00
5,000 00
3,400 00
14 50
26 37
$11,801 77
$66 50
13 40
50 00
15 64
100 00
6 00
75 00
5,977 50
30 00
75 00
3,300 00
4 00
137 00
150 00
11 50
50 00
129 34
13 95
81
Dec.
1.
Frederic Poole, lecture
$100 00
30.
Charles Fleischer, lecture
50 74
1911.
Jan.
7.
William Ferguson, postals, etc.
7 35
11.
5 shares Boston & Maine R. R. .
578 50
Anchor Linotype Co., printing
6 00
12.
Adamowski Trio, concert
. . 177 22
27.
M. H. Doherty, carriages
6 00
John Kendrick Bangs, lecture
100 00
Feb.
1.
Balance on deposit
571 13
$11,801 77
The Fund of $30,000 is invested as follows:
26 shares Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
30 " Boston & Lowell R.R. Co.
10 " Boston & Providence R.R. Co.
10 " Boston & Albany R.R, Co.
10 " Fitchburg Railroad Co., pfd.
10 " Old Colony Railroad Co.
10 " West End St. Ry. Co. pfd.
5 " New York, New Haven & Hartford R.R. Co.
10 " Boston & Maine Railroad Co., common.
60 " American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
50 " Northern Idaho & Montana Power Co., pfd.
$5,000 Central Cross-Town R.R. Co., 5s, in liquidation.
$6,000 Maine Central Railroad Co., 43^s, due 1912.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
82
Report of the Treasurer of the Lincoln Cemetery
Commissioners
$173
01
10
00
12
00
28
00
February 1, 1910, Balance on hand, . ...
Four dividends of $2.50 each on 2 shares Fitchburg Railroad
preferred,
Two dividends of $6.00 each on 3 shares Union Pacific
preferred, ..... ...
Four dividends of $7.00 each on 4 shares American Sugar
Refining preferred,
Balance in Treasurer's hands, February 1st, 1911 . . $223 01
Securities on hand :
Two shares Fitchburg Railroad preferred.
Three shares Union Pacific preferred.
Four shares American Sugar Refining preferred.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
Treasurer
83
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
For the Year ending Jan. 31, 191 1.
No epidemic of contagious diseases has occurred in
the Town during the past year.
The following cases have been reported: —
Measles 2, scarlet fever 3, mumps 4, whooping cough 5,
chicken pox 5, tuberculosis 2.
One complaint was received by the Board on account
of a nuisance existing in North Lincoln. The nuisance
has been removed and the offender has left Town.
Appointments.
Inspector of Meats, Martin M. Welch.
Respectfully submitted,
E. W. HERMAN.
84
ASSESSORS' REPORT.
The Board of Assessors submit the following report :
Number of residents assessed on
property, 217
' non- residents assessed on
property 78
1 assessed on polls only,
197
' acres of land assessed,
8,740
1 dwelling houses assessed,
237J
' horses assessed,
360
1 cows assessed,
659
* neat cattle other than cows assessed, 93
' swine assessed,
614
* sheep assessed,
4
Value of land, exclusive of building
s, $539,372.00
" buildings, exclusive of land,
785,145.00
" real estate,
$1,324,517.00
" personal estate,
2,149,417.00
Total vaulation,
$3,473,934.00
State tax,
$4,620.00
County tax,
3,204.00
State highway tax,
103.50
Town grants,
31,846.07
Total,
$39,773.57
85
Number of polls, 335
Deduct part of corporation tax, $4,523 . 83
Rate $10.00 per $1,000.
CHARLES S. WHEELER,
WM. C. PEIRCE,
WM. H. SHERMAN,
Assessors.
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WATER COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
The Water Commissioners herewith present their
Annual Report: —
The work of the past year, so far as the Commissioners
have been concerned, has been of a routine nature; no
construction work having been done; the. repairs at the
Pumping Station and upon the pipes being made under
the direction of the Superintendent.
The pumping has been done during the entire year by
the Laidlaw-Dunn-Gordon Pump, the Dean Pump being
kept in good repair to be used only in case of necessity.
Three bad leaks have occurred in the cement-lined
pipe and in each case a large quantity of water was lost.
The total consumption of water for the year, as re-
ported in the Statistics of Consumption, is taken from
the records of the Venturii Meter at the Pumping Sta-
tion, with the exception of the months of March and
April, when the meter records were incomplete, and the
Pump Records were used, and is the actual amount of
water taken from the pond.
This amount may seem large, but when we consider
that 28,098,800 gallons or 45.7% of the total consump-
tion passes through 35 meters and that the balance of
54.3% cares for the leaks as noted above, the loss at
the Reservoir through evaporation and leakage, which
during a portion of the time between April 1 and Oct. 1,
according to the Venturii Meter Records, was over
2,600,000 gallons, together with the amount of water lost
in blowing off the pipes at the dead ends, which is quite
an item, and also whatever leakage occurs on the twenty-
102
four miles of pipe; the amount is not excessive. We
doubt if there is another municipality in the country
which has so long a pipe line to supply so small a popula-
tion as this Town.
The water in the Pond continues at a very low level,
notwithstanding the fact that Concord has drawn but
small amounts during the latter part of the year.
Electric lights have been installed at the Pumping
Station at a small expense.
The Treasurers Report shows uncollected water rates
of $85.
In order to keep the water works self-sustaining, as
the Town voted some years ago, it will be necessary to
keep the expenses at the minimum during the next four
years, when the $1,000 bonds now becoming due each
year will be extinguished.
For the Commission,
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Chairman.
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SUMMARY OF STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING FEBRUARY i, 191 1.
Lincoln Water Works, Lincoln, Middlesex County, Mass.
General Statistics.
Population by census of 1905, 1122.
Date of construction, 1874.
By whom owned, Town.
Source of supply, Sandy Pond.
Mode of supply, Pumping.
Pumping Statistics.
Laidlaw-Dunn-Gordon, Cross compound Fly Wheel
Pump, 12"and20i"x8f"xl2".
Deane Compound Condensing Duplex Pump 7J" and
16"x9J"xl8".
Description of fuel used.
Kind, Hard and Soft coal.
Brand of coal, Lackawanna, New River.
Average price of hard coal per gross, ton, delivered
$6.65.
Average price of soft coal per gross ton, delivered,
$6.65. '
Percentage of ash, 22%.
Wood, price per cord, $5.00.
Coal consumed for the year in pumping, 283,394.
Pounds of wood consumed, equivalent amount of coal,
866.
Total equivalent coal consumed for the year, 284,260
lbs.
Total pumpage for the year, 68,969,800 gallons.
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Average static head against which pumps work, 148.5
feet.
Average dynamic head against which pumps work, 160
feet.
Number of gallons pumped per pound of equivalent
coal, 242.
Duty,
Cost of Pumping, figured on pumping station expenses, viz.,
$2,491.92.
Per million gallons pumped, $36.13.
Per million gallons raised one foot (dynamic), 22.5
cents.
Statistics of Consumption of Water.
Estimated total population at date, 1,122.
Estimated population on lines of pipe, 1,036.
Estimated population supplied, 1,020.
Total consumption for the year, 68,969,800 gallons.
Passed through meters, 28,098,803 gallons.
Percentage of consumption metered, 45.7.
Average daily consumption, 188,953 gallons.
^Gallons per day to each inhabitant, 124.
*Gallons per day to each consumer, 139.4.
^Gallons per day to each tap, 509.
Cost of supplying water, per million gallons, figured on
total maintenance, viz., $3,772.16, = $54.69.
Total cost of supplying water, per million gallons,
figured on total maintenance+interest on bonds, $100.73.
Total cost of supplying water per million gallons figured
on total maintenance + interest on bonds + sinking fund,
$132.24.
Total cost of supplying water figured on total main-
tenance, interest on bonds, sinking fund and payment of
$1,500 in bonds, $153.98.
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Statistics Relating to Distribution System.
Mains.
1 . Kind of pipe, cast iron
and cement lined.
2. Sizes, from 4" to 12".
3. Extended 00 ft. dur-
ing year.
4. Discontinued 00 ft.
during year.
5. Total now in use,
24,077 miles.
6. Cost of repairs per
mile, $0.00.
7. Number of leaks per
mile, .50.
8. Length of pipes less
than 4 inches diam.,
i miles.
9. Number of hydrants
added during year,
10. Number of hydrants
(public ) now in use,
111.
11. Number of stop gates
added during year,
3.
12. Number of stop gates
now in use, 116.
13. Number of stop gates
smaller than 4 inch,
0.
14. Number of blow-offs,
18.
15. Range of pressure on
mains 40 lbs. to 60
lbs.
*The metered water sold
the total consumption in
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
Services.
Kind of pipe, galv.
iron and cement
lined.
Sizes, f" to 4".
Extended 000 ft.
Discontinued 00 feet.
Total now in use, 00
miles.
Number of service
taps added during
year, 7.
Number now in use,
275.
Average length of
service, 12 feet.
Average cost of serv-
ice for the year,
$6.68.
Number of meters
added, 1.
Number now in use,
35.
to R. R. Co is deducted from
making these averages.
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WATER.
Payments.
J. T. Laird, Services as Superintendent and
Engineer, and Expenses,
John F. Farrar & Son, Labor,
Roger Sherman, "
A. J. Dougherty, "
William Ryan,
Samuel Howes, "
Isaac N. MacRae, "
P. J. Whelan,
Robert D. Donaldson, "
Frank H. Cunningham, "
Dan MacAskill,
Highway Department, "
National Express Co., Express,
Boston & Maine R.R., Freight,
M. H. Doherty, Carriage Hire,
S. R. Snelling, Coal,
Waltham Coal Co., Coal,
Cemetery Commissioners, Wood,
D. E. Sherman, 1} cords Wood,
W. S. Johnson, Professional Services,
S. H. Blodgett, Expenses,
First National Bank, Coupons,
First National Bank, Bonds,
S. J. Ross, Catering,
Cunningham Bros., Balance, % Contract,
W. Wheeler, Plants,
$1,006 85
84 50
60 20
128 57
5 00
6 44
116 87
25 25
72 16
137 55
1 30
7 00
7 90
6 09
27 25
852 61
126 41
32 50
9 00
1,324 58
3 00
3,175 00
1,500 00
45 00
66 67
7 50
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Hartford Steam Boiler Ins. Co., Premium,
James A. WJHunter, Reading Meters,
M. F. Dougherty, Reading Meters,
George E. Crosby, Printing,
William C. Pierce, Rent of Land,
Harry J. Cooper, Wiring Pumping Station,
Lincoln Press, Printing,
C. L. Todd, Treas., Sinking Fund,
Charles S. Wheeler, Water Commissioner,
S. H. Blodgett,
C. S. Smith,
J. S. Hart, M. D.,
George L. Chapin, " "
George L. Chapin, Collector,
Garlock Packing Co., Supplies,
New England Tel. & Tel. Co.,
Boston S. P. R. & Supply Co.,
Chapman Valve Co.,
National Meter Co.,
Walworth Mfg. Co.,
Chadwick Boston Light Co.,
Wadsworth Howland Co.,
Eagle Oil & Supply Co.,
Union Water Meter Co.,
H. W. Worthington,
M. J. Drummond & Co.,
Edson Mfg. Co.,
Hodge Boiler Co.,
Builders' Iron Foundry,
Davis & Farnham Mfg. Co.,
J. L. Chapin & Son,
S. R. Snelling,
Total,
$75 00
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12 00
5 00
33 75
2 80
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OUTSTANDING WATER BONDS.
Issue of 1894, due one each year, $4,000 00
Issue of 1897, due 1917, 10,000 00
Issue of 1900, due 1930, 23,000 00
Issue of 1902, due 1932, 9,000 00
Issue of 1903, due 1933, 5,000 00
Issue of 1904, due 1934, 5,000 00
Issue of 1906, due 1936, 14,000 00
Issue of 1907, due 1937, 4,000 00
Issue of 1907, due $500 each year, 8,500-00
$82,500 00
WATER RECEIPTS.
Domestic, $7,753 49
Meters, 3,685 60
$11,439 09
Uncollected, 1910, 85 37
$11,524 46
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REPORT OF TREE WARDEN.
The effort of the Tree Warden this year has been to
hold the gypsy and brown-tail moths in check along the
roads the government were not looking after, and on
private estates where the owners wished it and were
willing to pay for the same.
In the winter of 1909-10 about 300 acres were looked
over, and the gypsy moth nests found were creosoted.
A considerable number of brown tail nests were also
taken off of private estates. Tanglefoot was put on the
roadside trees where it was used the year before, and
on private grounds, on trees along walls and other
places w^here a large number of gypsy moth nests were
liable to be hid. Not much burlap was used this year.
As early as satisfactory spraying could be done, one
sprayer was started spraying on the roadsides, and one
on private grounds.
Most of the roadsides looked after by the Town were
gone over twice. The second spraying saving a good
deal of time in looking over the tanglefoot, and the
number of nests to be climbed for later.
As soon as satisfactory spraying could be done in the
woods, the third sprayer was started.
Not much injury to the foliage was caused by the
moths along the roadsides, though in a number of places
the woods were stripped up to the road limit cared for,
making a difficult line to hold.
About 100 acres were sprayed on private places without
any assistance of the owner — about 220 with more or
Ill
less assistance from the owner. When the weather
was not suitable for spraying, and for a few days before
and after, the tanglefoot was freshened by combing, to
keep the caterpillars from crossing, and those below it
were killed.
Trimming was done for electric wires along some ten
miles of road.
It is a difficult matter to free the wires without seri-
ously injuring many of the good shade trees.
Dead limbs and some of the least desirable trees were
removed on several miles of road this fall.
In December and January, just passed, about 200
acres have been looked over, and the gypsy moth nests
found creosoted.
The total expenditure for the moth work was $6,039.97.
$2,029 was in supplies from the state, which do not appear
on the Treasurer's account, and about $1,000 also was re-
ceived as cash reimbursement from the state, and $2,000
was also turned over to the Treasurer from private work
in Town.
I wish to thank the Advisory Committee on the moth
work for their interest and advice.
U. S. Government Work.
The government work, which has helped out the
Town of Lincoln so much in the way of putting our road-
sides bordered by woodlands into condition for the
easier control of the gypsy and brown-tail moths, have
about completed their work here, and are working in
the towns west of us, where it seems more needed.
These trees along the streets they have cut out should
be protected from the work of the moths, to save the
trees, and prevent the spreading of the moths by passing
vehicles, so that the benefit of their work should not be
-lost to the Town, or the government.
112
Wilt Disease.
For some reason, possibly from the carrying over of
the wilt disease, the amount of woodland in town stripped
by the gypsy moths this year was not so great as the
number of nqsts would indicate.
Neither have starvation and the wilt disease cleared
them from so much area as last year, or as I anticipated.
The outlook for this year is not good. For some reason
the moths are not so bad in the towns this side of Medford
where the gypsy moths started, as they have been.
That condition appears to be coming this way, and
to have reached nearly to the east border of the Town.
In Lincoln probably one-tenth of the private land is
being cared for, and probably not more than that, in
the portions outside the villages, in the other towns have
been cared for. So hand work would not entirely ac-
count for it.
Scientists have tried several ways of bringing on the
wilt disease earlier in the season than it comes in nature,
hoping in this way to kill off a larger proportion. They,
and others, are planning a number of experiments for the
coming season.
Parasites.
While impatient at not seeing more definite results
from the parasites that are being liberated, it may be well
to remember that the gypsy moths were in the open
twenty years before they came to the attention of the
public, so that State Aid was given for their suppression.
Several of the imported parasites, which it is hoped,
will be helpful in the control of the gypsy and brown-tail
moths, are known to have spread over large areas from
where they were liberated. Some, from their present
spread, would indicate that in a year or two more they
will be spread as widely as the gypsy and brown-tail
moths.
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I have been pleased in my various visits at the parasite
labratory to see the careful effort being made to develop
that branch of the control work against these moths.
It is interesting to watch the battle of these scientists
in their effort to check the ravages of these moths.
Elm Leaf Beetle.
The elm leaf beetle appeared seriously over the Town
for the first time the past year or two. Apparently
two sprayings will hold them in check, when done under
favorable conditions. Those having large old elms will
do well to watch them carefully, and keep them in good
condition, lest they be injured or killed by their numerous
insect enemies.
The first spraying is for the adult beetle, which have
wintered over in various sheltered places, and may be
applied to the upper side of the leaves as soon as they
come of full size, and is important, if the beetles are
thick, to kill off as many as . possible before the eggs are
laid. One indication of their numbers is the number of
holes, similar to shot holes, in the leaves.
The second spraying should be done when the larvae
begin feeding, the latter part of June, and should be
applied to the under side of the leaves, where the larvae
feed, leaving the veins and upper side of the leaf.
Leopard Moth.
The leopard moth is considered one of the enemies
which have caused the death of so many of the elms
around Harvard College, and other parts of Cambridge.
Three or four specimens of injury to limbs by borers
have come to my attention the past year which appear
like the work of this moth, and were so considered by
people I referred them to.
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The English sparrow, by driving off the native birds,
such as nut hatches, chickadees, and smaller wood-
peckers leave the trees much more open to the attack of
such insects.
A few years ago I saw a pair of English sparrows in an
apple tree in my garden pitching out from their nest
young nut hatches that were nearly ready to fly.
Electric Wires.
Electric wires have been run along ten miles of our
most attractive roads, presenting a difficult problem to
cut out enough to get good service on the wires, and not
seriously injure many of the good young trees the wires
run through.
The Secretary of the Forestry Association, one of
whose duties is to give advice to Tree Wardens in their
endeavor to protect the roadside trees, and Professor
Stone of Amherst, who does a good deal in the same line,
after going over the roads with me, where the electric
wires run, each said good work had been done, both for
the convenience of the wires, and for preserving the trees.
In doing this and other trimming we have endeavored
to do the necessary cutting in a way not to jar ones feel-
ings, but to leave it with as much as we could of the effect
of the natural growth of nature.
It seems to me desirable to keep the appearance of
some of our ways as distinctly country roads if possible.
Old Growth Woods.
Lincoln has several pieces of fine old-growth wood,
which I am particularly anxious should be preserved.
Most of it is owned by people who appreciate it, and are
giving it the necessary care. It is doubtful if the younger
growth of white pine and pasture oak will ever give us
such fine specimens as some of these which we still have.
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Trees Resistant to the Gypsy Moth.
Mr. Rogers, in charge of the U. S. Government work,
kindly gave me the following list of trees resistent in
the order named, to the work of the gypsy moth.
Ash, horse-chestnut, butternut, hickory, and trees
with compound leaves and evergreen, lilac and soft
maples.
The following list subject to attack, in the order
named: —
Apple, oak, willow, birch and elm.
To show that one spraying will not necessarily keep
the gypsy moths from laying their eggs on a tree, — I saw
where a gypsy moth caterpillar had turned into a pupa
of a female gypsy while hanging on the dry arsenate of
lead and a few inches above the soft paste of the arsenate,
*n a keg on my place.
Danger from Spraying.
It requires careful judgment, especially along road-
sides, to apply ten tons of poison without doing con-
siderable damage.
Difficulty in getting water to the sprayers, sometimes
causes delay. Before the end of the season most of the
smaller ponds were dried up, and water was crossing the
roads in Town in but four places, and in these the water
was very low.
Much credit is due to good work done by owners on
their own lands. Spraying in August for the brown-tails
has been tried, and may be a good way to hold them
in check. The poison from the late spraying for gypsy
moths in places seems to have stayed on and killed off
116
many of the young brown-tail caterpillars when they
began to feed in the middle or last of August.
The San Jose Scale is thoroughly spread over the
Town and is a great menace to the orchards.
Some Observations.
It is not easy to tell what work the gypsy moths will
do in a given locality. In two places in Town which I
have been watching, of about 150 acres each, the gypsy
moths have stripped the foliage and apparently have died
off through starvation and wilt disease, so that scarcely
a new nest is in sight. In one, a few white oaks are dead,
but practically no damage is done. In the other nearly
all the trees are killed. In one place where the moths
have killed the hardwood trees the worst, the seedling
pines are entirely uninjured, and are looking especially
thrifty. In another place the seedling pines up to 15 or
20 feet high are killed, and the hardwood trees prac-
tically uninjured. This year in places the gypsy nests
are much heavier on the black oaks than the white.
This is the first year the brown-tail moths have been
serious generally over the Town. Unless fungus or
some disease sets in, the tops of the white oaks over
considerable areas are likely to be killed the coming
season, from the stripping by the brown-tails, followed
by the feeding of the gypsy moths. Brown-tail moth
nests should be taken off before the 1st of April, and the
gypsy moths hatch by the 1st to the 10th of May.
Where the brown-tai] moths are thick, spraying is
unsatisfactory. Where the gypsy moths are thick a
single spraying is not sufficient.
On one piece of road where the brush and gypsy moth
nests were so thick it was difficult to do satisfactory
work • creosoting the nests, no creosoting was done.
117
Three sprayings held the foliage quite well, except on
some of the white oaks, where the brown-tails kept the
foliage down, so there was nothing to catch the spray on.
On these trees at the end of the season the gypsy-moth
nests were extremely thick.
One who is familiar with the work here, and the con-
ditions in Europe, thinks the final solving of the moth
problem will come through planting of evergreens and
trees they do not attack.
Very respectfully,
EDWARD R. FARRAR.
118
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE
LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Trustees respectfully herewith submit the usual
statistical exhibit of the Librarian, presenting the essen-
tial facts connected with the working of the institution
under her charge during the past year. As no material
change in the methods of conducting the Library have
taken place during the past year, the Trustees do not
consider it necessary to submit any further detailed
report.
The Trustees would ask for $400, the same amount as
was appropriated last year for the institution; this, in
addition to the dog tax. They would further ask for a
special appropriation of $300, to complete the installation
of the electric light service, which will be a great con-
venience and conducive to an improved and increasing
use of the reading room.
By order of the Trustees.
CHARLES F. ADAMS,
Chairman.
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STATISTICS OF THE LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY,
FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEB., 191 1.
Number of volumes in Library Feb. 1, 1910, 9,061
Increase by purchase, 187
Increase by gift, 27
Increase by binding periodicals, 6
Total increase, * 220
Number of volumes rebound, 34
Number of volumes in Library, Feb. 1, 1911, 9,281
Total delivery of books for year, 6,640
Largest delivery in one day (Feb. 2, ) 121
Smallest delivery in one day (May 4, ) 39
Number of new names of borrowers registered
past year, 67
Number of days library was open, 103
121
LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Gifts of books, periodicals, etc., have been received
during the year, from the following persons: — Hon. C. F.
Adams, Mr. Geo. Baldwin, Mrs. Abram English Brown,
Mr. Arthur Chapin, Mr. Edward S. Crockett, Mr. J. De
Cordova, Mr. Joseph Debar, Mr. Edward F. Farrar,
Mr. Jerome D. Greene, Mr. K. C. Gillette, Mr. E. Durn-
ing Lawrence, Mr. F. B. Moffat, Mr. J. C. Melvin, Mrs.
H. C. Richardson, Mr. Geo. G. Tarbell, Mr. C. Lee Todd,
Mrs. A. W. Wheelwright.
The most valuable gift of the year being several large
foreign photographs, which have been framed, and will
soon be hung on the Library walls. For this gift the
Library is indebted to Mr. Adams.
122
LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
ACCESSIONS TO THE LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR 1910.
BIOGRAPHY.
Baldwin, W. President of the Boston Young Men's Christ-
tian Union, 1868-1907; President Emeritus,
July 1, 1907 to June 8, 1909. (Biographical
sketch) *631.5
Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss. Record of the dedication of the
Statute of Major-Genernl Nathaniel P. Banks,
September 16, 1908 *631.7
Benson, Arthur, Editor. Letters of Queen Victoria: A
selection from Her Majesty's correspondence
between the years 1837 and 1861. 3 vols. . 632.16
Brooks, John Graham. An American citizen: Life of
William H. Baldwin, Jr *631.3
Brown, Abram English. A memorial of A. E. Brown . . 631 . 6
Earland, Ada. Ruskin and his circle 632.17
Eggleston, George Cary. Recollections of a varied life. . . 631 . 1
Emerson, Edward Waldo, and Forbes, W. E. Editors.
Journals of Ralph Waldo Emerson. 2 vols. . 636 . 1
Evans, Robley D. An Admiral's log 636 . 4
Fuller, Thomas E. The Right Honorable Cecil John Rhodes . 631 . 2
Gilchrist, Beth Bradford. Life of Mary Lyon . . . 636.3
Harland, Marion. Autobiography; Story of a long life . 534.19
Hodges, William Romaine. Carl Wimar: A biography *631.8
Jefferson, Eugenie Paul. Intimate recollections of Joseph
Jefferson 632.14
Jewett, Sophia. God's troubador: Story of St. Francis of
Assissi 633.19
Marcosson, Isaac F. Autobiography of a clown . . . 631.4
Milmine, Georgine. Life of Mary Baker G. Eddy, and the
history of Christian Science .... 632.6
Pennell, E. R. and J. Life of J. M. Whistler. 2 vols. . . 631.9
White, Andrew Dickson. Seven great statesmen in the war
of humanity with unreason . . . . 631 . 10
Winter, William. Other days being chronicles and memories
of the stage ....... 632.15
Villard, Oswald Garrison. John Brown: 1800-1859. A
biography fifty years after 631 . 11
123
HISTORY.
Breasted, James Henry. History of Egypt: From the
earliest times to the Persian conquest . . . 352.5
Eggleston, George Cary. History of the Confederate war;
its causes and its conduct; a narrative and
critical history. 2 vols 352.6
Hart, Albert Bushnell and others. Decisive battles of
America 356.11
McMaster, John Bach. History of the people of the United
States 314.15
Paxson, Frederic Logan. Last American frontier . . 352.7
Trevellyan, George Macaulay. Garabaldi and the Thousand 353. 15
DESCRIPTION AND TRAVEL
Clarke, Helen Archibald. Browning's Italy; a study of Ital-
ian life and art in Browning ..-'..
Longfellow's country
Crawford, Mary Caroline. The story of the city and its
people during the nineteenth century
Day, E. Hermitage. Oberammergau and the Passion Play
Franck, Harry A. A vagabond journey around the world:
A narrative of personal experience, illustrated
with more than one hundred photographs
Furlong, Charles Wellington. Gateway to the Sahara:
Observations and experiences in Tripoli .
Grenfell, Wilfred T. and others. Labrador: The country
and its people
Hart, Albert Bushnell. The Southern South ....
Hedin, Sven. Trans-Himalaya; discoveries and adventures
in Tibet. 2 vols 441 . 13
Holder, Charles Frederick. Recreations of a sportsman on
the Pacific coast 441.21
Howells, William Dean. Seven English cities .... 444.20
Johnson, Clifton. Picturesque St. Lawrence . . . 437 . 10
Mahaffy, J. P. Rambles and studies in Greece . . . 437 . 9
Marden, Philip Sanf ord. Travels in Spain .... 435 . 26
Mills, Enos A. Wild life on the Rockies .... 416.29
Palmer, Frederick. Central America and her problems; an
account of a journey from the Rio Grande to
Panama, with introductory chapter on Mexico
and her relations to her neighbors . . . 441.15
Peary, Robert E. North Pole; its discovery in 1909 under
the auspices of the Arctic Club; with an introd-
duction by Theodore Roosevelt .... 441.18
433
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433
.21
441
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441
.17
441
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433.23
416
.30
441
.22
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Roosevelt, Theodore. African game trials; an account of the
African wanderings of an American hunter-
naturalist "... 441.19
Tearle, Christian. Rambles with an American . . . 441.20
Viaud, J. (Pierre Loti.) Egypt. Translated from French
by W. P. Baines 441 14
Winter, Willi am. Shakespeare's England .... 441.23
SCIENCE, USEFUL ARTS, ETC.
Allen, Grant. Evolution in Italian Art .... 142.27
Angell, Emmett Dunn. Play: Comprising games for the
Kindergarten, playground, school-room, and
college; how to coach and play girl's basket
ball, etc 131.4
Bancroft, Jessie H. Games 134 . 30
Caffin, Charles H. Story of Dutch painting .... 141 . 15
Fernhow, Bernard E. Care of trees: In lawn, street, and
park; with a list of trees and shrubs for decora-
tive use 141 . 17
Garrison, Elisha Ely. Accounting every business man should
know 141.14
Godfrey, HoUis. Health of the City 131.6
Green, Olive. How to cook vegetables 137.21
Hill, Janet Mackenzie. Cooking for two: A handbook for
young housekeepers 137 . 17
Jordan, Whitman Howard. Feeding of animals . . . 137 . 20
Lyon, D. Everett. How to keep bees for profit . . . 141 . 18
Miles, Manly. Stock breeding; a practical treatise on the
laws of development and heredity to the im-
provement and breeding of domestic animals . *214 4
Roberts, Isaac Phillips. Fertility of the land: Summary
sketch of the relationship of farm practise to
the maintaining and increasing of the produc-
tivity of the soil 137.18
The horse . 137.19
Schofield, Alfred T. How to keep fit: An unconventional
manual 137.22
Sedgwick, Mabel Cabot. The garden month by month:
Describing the appearance, color, dates of
bloom, height and cultivation of all desirable,
hardy herbaceous perenials for the formal or
wild garden, with additional lists of aquatics,
vines, ferns, etc 141.16
Serviss, Garrett P. Curiosities of the sky .... 141 . 13
Thomas, J. Arthur. Darwinism and human life . . 131.5
Thoreau. Notes on New England birds .... 131.3
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RELIGION. PHILOSOPHY .
Begbie, Harold. Twice born men; a clinic in regeneration;
a footnote in narrative to Professor William
James' "Varieties in religious experiences"
Chapman, Edward Mortimer. English literature in account
with religion
Eliot, Charles W. Durable satisfactions of life
Howells, W. D. and others. In after days: Thoughts on the
future life
James, William. Pragmatism; a new name for some old
ways of thinking .
King, Henry Churchill. The ethics of Jesus . . .
Munsterberg, Hugo. Eternal life
Rowland, Eleanor Harris. The right to believe
Students and the present missionary crisis:
Addresses delivered before the Sixth International Conven-
tion of the Students' Volunteer Movement for Foreign
Missions, Rochester, New York, Dec. 29, 1909, to January 2,
1910
1125.18
1132.4
1132.9
1132.7
1132.6
1132.5
1125.19
1122.15
1132.8
FICTION.
Arnim, Mary Anette (Beauchamp) grafin von. The cara
vaners
Atherton, Gertrude. Bell in the fog; and other stories
Tower of Ivory
Bacheller, Irving. The master
Barclay, Florence L. The rosary ....
Bell, J. J. Wullie McWattie's master
Booth, Edward C. The doctor's lass
Borrow, George. Lavengro
Brainerd, Eleanor. Personal conduct of Belinda
Brown, Alice. Country neighbors ....
Chambers, Robert E. Ailsa Paige ....
Churchill, Winston. A modern chronicle
Clemens, Samuel L. (Mark Twain. ) Extract from Captain
Stormfield's visit to heaven
Connor, Ralph. The foreignor ....
Conrad, Joseph. The secret agent ....
Crawford, F. Marion. The undesirable goyerness .
Davis, Richard Harding. Once upon a time .
De La Pasture, Mrs. Henry. The tyrant
De Morgan, William. An affair of dishonor
It never can happen again .
Doubleday, Roman. Red house on Rowan Street
Du Bois, Mary Constance. Lass of the Silver Sword
757.17
758.23
758.15
758.11
756.7
757.19
756.3
757.18
757.10
758.14
756.12
717.27
758.17
758.12
716.29
717.28
757.15
758.1
756.4
758.9
757.9
758.4
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Eggleston, George Cary. A Carolina Cavalier: A romance
of the American Revolution .... 716.27
Foote, Mary Hallcck. Royal Americans . . • . . . 757.14
French, Alice (Octave Thanct. ) By inheritance . . 757.6
Garland, Hamlin. Cavanagh; forest ranger, a romance of
the mountain West 721.20
Gilman, Bradley. A son of the desert 758 . 8
Green, Anna Katharine. The amethyst box .... *758 . 25
The Leavenworth case *758 . 22
Haggard, H. Rider. Ayesha *758 . 19
The brethren *758.20
Hardy, Thomas. Tess of the D'urbervilles .... 758 . 7
Herrick, Robert. Life for a life 757.13
Johnson, Owen. The varmint 756.11
Kelly, Myra. Little aliens 716 . 28
King, Basil. The wild olive 756 . 2
Lagerlof , Selma. Girl from the Marsh Croft .... 757 . 7
Lane, Elinor Macartney. The apple tree cottage . . . 756 . 14
Lane, Mrs. John. According to Maria . . . . 717.26
Lee, Jennette. Happy Island : A new "Uncle William" story 757 . 12
Lincoln, Joseph C. The depot master 757 . 4
Locke, William J. Simon the jester . . . . 757.3
Maartens, Maarten. Price of Lis Doris 758 . 3
Marriott, Charles. Genevia *758.24
Martin, Helen Reimensnyder. The crossways . . . 756 . 6
Mason, A. E. W. At the Villa Rose . . . . . 756.5
Meredith, George. Celt and Saxon 756 . 10
Montgomery, L. H. Kilmeny of the orchard . . . . 757.2
Morris, Gouveneur. Voice in the rice 757.11
Nicholson, Meredith. House of a thousand candles . . *758 . 18
Lords of high decision 758 . 2
Orcy, Baroness. Gates of Kamt *757 . 1
Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart. Oath of Allegiance and other
stories 758.16
Porter, Sidney (O. Henry, pseud. ) Strictly business; more
stories of the four million . . . . . 717.29
Whirligigs 757.16
Rame, Louisa De La ("Ouida"' ) Under two flags . . 756.9
Ray, Anna Chapin. Over the quichsands .... 758 . 13
Rider, Henry Milner. The twisted foot 757.5
Robins, Elizabeth. The Florentine frame .... 758.5
Royle, Edwin Milton. The silent call 756.1
Sedgwick, Anne Douglas. Franklin Winslow Kane . . 721 . 17
Thurston, Katherine Cecil. Fly on the wheel . . . *758.21
Tracy, Louis. Captain of the Kansas 721 . 19
Viaud, J. (Pierre Loti, pseud. ) An Iceland fisherman . 756.13
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Ward, Mrs. Humphrey. Lady Merton, colonist . 917.25
Watts, Mary S. Nathan Burke 716.30
Wells, H. G. History of Mr. Polly 757.8
Wister, Mrs. A. L., Translator. The lonely house . . 721.18
Worth, Nicholas. The Southerner 758.6
MISCELLANEOUS.
Churchill, W. Liberalism and the social problem . . 1331.5
Du Bois, Paul. The influence of the mind on the body . 1331 .7
Fillebrown, C. B. The A. B. C. of taxation .... *1537.4
George, William R. The Junior Republic; its history and
ideals 1331.6
Gulick, Luther H. Mind and work ..... 1337.8
Krehbiel, Henry Edward. A book of Operas; their histories,
their plots, and their music 1316.11
Mabie, Hamilton W. Book of Christmas .... 1316.12
Melvin, Memorial. Sleepy Hollow cemetery: Concord,
Massachusetts; a brother's tribute: Exercises at
dedication *1537.2
Lawrence, Sir Edwin Durning. Bacon is Shakespeare . 1537.3
Leupp, F. The Indian and his problem 1325.28
Munsterberg, Hugo. American problems: From the point
of view of a psj^chologist 1531.2
Proceedings of a Conference of Governors; in the White
House, Washington, D. C. , May 13-15, 1908 . *1531 . 1
Sangster, Margaret E. Fairest girlhood .... 1331 . 3
Spears, John R. Story of the American Merchant Marine 1331 . 4
Stratton-Porter, Gene. Birde of the Bible .... 1316.13
Tucker, William Jewett. Personal power; counsels to college
men 1525.26
Public mindedness; an aspect of citizenship
considered in various addresses given while
President of Dartmouth College . . . 1331.2
Songs sung at a dinner given by J. Waldo Smith and C. L.
Harrison to the Commissioners and Staff of
Board of Water Supply at Terrace Garden,
N. Y., City Dec. 10, 1910 .... *1436.4
Van Dyke, Henry. Spirit of America 1337.7
Washington, Booker. Story of the negro. 2 vols. . . 1316 . 10
POETRY. DRAMA.
Adams, Charles Follen. Yawcob Strauss; and other poems *1436.10
Cooke, John. Dublin book of Irish verse .... 1436.6
Hornbrooke, Francis Bickford. Ring and the book by
Robert Browning. An interpretation . . 1436 . 9
Kipling, Rudyard. Collected verse 1436.8
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Moses, Montrose J. Passion Play of Oberammergau . . 1436.11
Noyes, Alfred. The enchanted island: and other poems . 1436.7
Peabody, Josephine Preston. The piper 1436.5
Quiller-Couch, A. T. Oxford book of English verse 1426. 18
Swinburne, A. C. Poetical works 1426.19
Taylor, Bayard. Poetical works 1426.17
JUVENILE.
Austin, Oscar Phelps. Uncle Sam's secrets: A story of
national affairs for the youth of the nation . 1221 . 26
Ellis, Katharine Ruth. Wide awake girls at College . . 1237 . 27
Finnemore, John. India 1238.13
Japan 1238 14
Hodges, George. Garden of Eden: Stories from the first
nine books of the Old Testament . . . 842 . 1
Kelly, R. Talbot. Burma. (Peeps at many lands ) . 1238.12
Egypt. (Peeps at many lands. ) . . . 1238.11
Kingsley, Charles. The Heroes; or Greek fairy tales . 1231.23
Kipling, Rudyard. Rewards and fairies . . . 1237.26
Lagerlof, Selma. Christ legends 842.10
Wonderful Adventures of Nils .... 842.11
Lang, Andrew Editor. Tales of the Round Table . . 1221.24
Lang, Mrs. Red book of heroes 842 . 3
Long, William J. Wood folk at school 1231.21
McDonald, Etta Blaisdell and Dalrymple, J. Kathleen in
Ireland. (Little people everywhere ) . . 842.7
Manuel in Mexico 842 . 5
Rafael in Italy ....... 842.6
Ume San in Japan 842 . 4
Marshall, H. E. Child's English literature .... 1221.22
Monroe, Mrs. Lewis B. Story of our country . . . 1231 . 22
Osazi, Theodora. Warriors of old Japan; and other stories 1216. 15
Ray, Anna Chapin. Sidney; Her Senior year .... 834.23
Renninger, Elizabeth D. Story of Rustem; and other
Persian hero tales 1221.23
Richards, Laura E. Florence Nightingale; the angel of the
Crimea 842.8
Rogers, Julia Ellen. Trees every child should know . . 842.13
Schwartz, Julia Augusta. Wonderful little lives. . . 842 . 9
Selous, Edmund. Romance of the animal world; interesting
descriptions of the strange and curious in
natural history 842 . 2,
Stimson, F. J. (pseud.) King Noanett 1231.23
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Tappan, Eva March. Old ballards in prose . . 1238.15
Weikel, Anna Hamlin. Betty Baird's golden year . . 842 . 12
Wells, Carolyn. Rainy day diversions 1221 . 25
Yale, Elsie Duncan. When mother lets us give a party . 1231 .20
PERIODICALS. REFERENCE. PAMPHLETS.
Atlantic Monthly Vols. 99, 100
Century illustrated monthly Magazine Vols. 77, 78
Harper's monthly Vols. 118, 119
Massachusetts. Seventy-third annual report of the Board
of Education, Jan., 1910 *Ref. R. R.
Report of the Commission on the cost of living,
1910 *Ref.
Massachusetts. Agriculture. Small fruits and berries.
Boston, 1910. (Bulletin, No. 4. ) . . *Pan. B. 6m
Fort Jefferson, and its Commander , *Pan. B. 6.9m
Woods, Henry Ernest. Woods family of Groton . . *Pan. B. 6.12m
♦Indicates the book was a gift.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
School Committee
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
FOR THE
SCHOOL YEAR 1910
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
EDWARD E. BRADLEY, Chairman, Term expiresl912
EDWARD R. FARRAR, Secretary, " " 1913
HENRY E. WARNER, " H 1911
Superintendent of Schools.
C. S. LYMAN.
Supervisor of Drawing and Manual Training.
WALTER F. BRACKET.
Supervisor of Cooking and Sewing.
MRS. IRVING SMITH.
Supervisor of Music.
MRS. HARRIET J. BARTLETT.
Teachers.
Lincoln Grammar Grades VII-VIII.
CARRIE B. CHAPIN.
Lincoln Grammar Grades V-VI.
LILLIAN M. SHAW.
Lincoln Primary Grades III-IV.
ALICE M. CLIFFORD.
Lincoln Primary Grades I-II.
HATTIE B. HEATH.
South Primary Grades I-II-III.
GERTRUDE BROOKS.
Truant Officer.
JAMES T. LAIRD.
Janitors.
Lincoln.
EDWARD BANNON.
South.
EDMUND R. DAVIS.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Year 1910-1911.
We submit herewith the reports of the Superintendent
and the School Physician, and the usual tables of statis-
tics.
The schools have had a prosperous year. We believe
that the work of the teachers in every department is
being carried on in a faithful and successful way. We
regret the necessity of making a change of teachers in
two school rooms in the middle of the year, especially
as we should have been glad to retain much longer the
teachers we lost. We count as a very valuable thing the
cumulative influence of a good teacher. In order to
retain in the service of the Town those teachers who
approve themselves to be such, we believe that it would
be the part of wisdom for the Town to enable us to pay
somewhat larger salaries than we are now able to do.
We believe that there is no expenditure of money by
which a quicker and a more far-reaching, return is made
to the community than in this way.
EDWARD E. BRADLEY,
EDWARD R. FARRAR,
HENRY E. WARNER,
School Committee.
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Superintendent's Report.
To the School Committee of the Town of Lincoln: —
In presenting my fourth annual report, I am glad to
say that we have had a prosperous year and have made
gains along several lines.
Courses of Study.
We have spent so much time and effort trying to im-
prove the work of the primary grades, that the pupils are
entering the grammar grades better prepared than ever
before. With the new methods it takes less time to
teach the little folks to read, yet their reading is better
and more expressive, and their power to gain new words
is greatly increased. Beautiful gems of literature have
been memorized and a goodly number of children's
songs thoroughly learned. These songs and poems not
only add much happiness to the children's school days,
but will be a source of great pleasure to them in the
future. At the same time their memories and voices
are being well trained. Many stories from literature,
history and geography are read and told, thus preparing
the way for a later study of these subjects. The children
learn enough from these stories to make the grammar
school work fuller and better. From their nature lessons
and their garden work they learn better to appreciate
nature's work, to have more sympathy for animals, and
to observe and understand the simpler phenomena and
laws of nature. In arithmetic we try to have the primary
children master the four fundamental processes with
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some very simple work in small fractions, little problems
in every day weights and measures, and buying and sell-
ing problems which come naturally within their reach.
With this foundatuon the grammar grades receive the
children and can work them along rapidly and well.
Of course we always have throughout the schools some
pupils who are a great and trying problem to each
teacher. For one cause or another these children fail
to understand the work or to get the full amount pre-
scribed. But as they pass along from grade to grade
they are absorbing what they are capable of and are
often obtaining a better education than their recitations
would indicate. They are certainly receiving a training
in regularity and punctuality, and gaining habits of
attention and of regular application to work.
There are children who are not scholarly and never will
be; their minds do not grasp the abstract; they need
the concrete; they express themselves in action. Al-
though such children will never become deep thinkers,
many of them are capable of developing into useful men
and women and valuable citizens. In the past the
schools have done very little for such children; much
that was taught they could not grasp; they had no
interest in the rules of grammar and the abstract prob-
lems in mathematics; much of the school work simply
chaffed them. The old courses of study had little for
them, even the "three R's", they learned laboriously and
after much prodding from teacher and parents.
In recent years we have realized that our public
schools owed much to these children and that our courses
of study must be broadened and developed along lines
that would appeal to them and meet their needs. Home
and community conditions have so changed, that children
of to-day get' very little training of the kind that they
need for modern life outside the school. The school
curriculum, then, must be so changed as to supply the
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needs of these children, at the same time many others
who are more scholarly will benefit by these larger op-
portunities, and the community in years to come will
reap a large harvest in better workers and more intelli-
gent citizens.
The new State Board of Education and its Commis-
sioners are working persistently for these improvements.
During the past year, under the authority of the Legis-
lature, they have been investigating agricultural edu-
cation, and making plans for an increased amount of
industrial training in the public schools. The Com-
missioners are also having conferences with the town
superintendents to get in touch with rural conditions,
and they intend later to issue a course of study for rural
schools. In the next few years much new legislation
along educational lines may be looked for, and our
schools must be ready to take up these requirements.
In Lincoln we have anticipated some of these changes
and have worked towards these results, so that when the
new laws are put in force, we shall find it easy to adapt
our schools to the new conditions. At the same time
we have not and shall not give up the best in the tra-
ditional courses.
The Manuel Work.
The boys and girls of the fourth grades have worked
with raffia and reed, weaving mats and baskets. The
boys of the fifth and sixth grades have continued this
work and woven carpet mats and hammocks, caned chairs,
and have done some simple forms of woodwork.
Mr. Brackett says:
" There has been a very marked improvement in the
sixth grade, the work being accurate, neat and with
good idea of form expressed. This seems to be the effect
of the training below that grade. The seventh and
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eighth grades have done considerable practical work this
year. They have made and put up football goals,
backstop for baseball, and have nearly completed and
will put up goals for basket ball, and see-saws for the
smaller children. They also have under construction a
large, solid table for the cooking room and a kindergarten
table for the lowest grade. "
The older boys have been much interested in construct^
ing the playground apparatus and have worked vigorous-
ly and well.
It has been Mr. Brackett's aim to make the drawing
aid the manual training and the sewing. Some pupils
have made a number of useful articles and decorated
them with their own designs.
The girls have continued their sewing, learning the
various stitches and making a number of useful articles of
clothing. The older pupils have learned to run the
sewing machines. I think the girls have made the greatest
advancement in cooking.
Mrs. Smith seems especially adapted to the teaching
of this subject. The fifth grade girls have cooked a
number of simple dishes, such as cocoa, oatmeal and
other cereals, baked and boiled potatoes, milk toast,
crisped crackers, scrambled eggs, baked corn, stewed
tomatoes, and fried bacon. The highest class, consisting
of grades VII and VIII, have cooked most of the above
dishes and many others, including creamed salt fish,
baked halibut, fishballs, potato balls, beef hash, baked
spaghetti, mince meat and apple pie. They have made
both white and brown bread, Indian gems and graham
muffins. They preserved and sold a number of cans of
pears and tomatoes. The day before Thanksgiving they
prepared and ate a savory dinner of roast chicken,
potatoes, squash, turnip, cranberry sauce and mince pie.
Mrs. Smith writes me:
"Pupils are taught to use the products of the farm in
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various wholesome ways and to can fruits. We should
like for school use some of the surplus or unsaleable
fruits and vegetables from Lincoln farms. Parents are
urged to encourage the girls to cook at home, otherwise
much of the benefit of the lessons is lost/'
As I watch the boys and girls at work in these practical
departments, I feel sure they are gaining much valuable
training and useful knowledge and forming good habits.
Playgrounds.
Lincoln is fortunate in having large, well laid out
grounds suitable for free and varied plays. When the
apparatus, which Mr. Brackett and the boys have
planned and made, is all set up, the children will enjoy
healthy, vigorous games. This department of our
schools is far more important than most people realize,
for play occupies a large place in the development of
every child. The following quotations from men who
have studied the problem indicate the educational value
of play:
" Playing, the child grows character * * there-
fore there is nothing in the world range of schooling that
is as educational."
— Jacob Riis.
"The universal impulse to play is a divinely ordered
thing. If God gives the instinct, man ought to provide
the playground." — Josiah Strong.
"The children begin their education when they begin
to play; for play not only affords an outlet for their
energy, and so supplies one great means of growth and
training, but places them in social relation with their
mates and in conscious contact with the world about
them. The old games that have been played by gen-
erations of children not only precede the training of the
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school and supplement it, but accomplish some results
in the nature of the child which are beyond the reach of
the school." — Hamilton Wright Mabie.
"The playgroung proves to be an economy to the city
in that it lessens crime among children."
— Judge Ben B. Lindsay.
Garden Work.
Several classes at the Lincoln School made gardens on
the school grounds during the spring term and grew
flowers and a few early vegetables. The children enjoy
working in these gardens and the plants grew well during
term time.
Last spring we received from Professor Hart of the
Massachusetts Agricultural College a large quantity of
potatoes and corn to be given to the pupils and leaflets
also, which gave minute instruction about planting and
caring for both.
Professor Hart had formed potato and corn clubs all
over the state. Our children were glad to join these
clubs, and were especially successful in growing potatoes.
In September we had an exhibit of the products at the
school house, and I gave several prizes to those who had
the best collections. William C. Peirce, Jr., of Grade
VII stated on his card, "I received two pounds of seed
potatoes and got from them 102 pounds of potatoes."
Some of these potatoes were baked by the cooking class
and found to be mealy and palatable. The pupils also
grew in their home gardens other kinds of vegetables
and flowers, some of the former were used in the cooking
department.
We believe this home garden work is of great value to
the children. We hope it will stimulate a love for flow-
ers and plants and a desire to grow better and more
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perfect ones each year. They will gain a knowledge of
the habits and needs of plants and what enemies to
guard against which will be of great value to them if they
ever own and cultivate land of their own.
Health of School hildren.
"There is a physical basis of citizenship, as there is a
physical basis of life. * * * Given the sound body,
we have nowadays small fear for a sound mind. * * *
If mental dullness be due to imperfect ears, the remedy
lies in medical treatment of those organs, not in education
of the brain. If lack of initiative or energy proceeds
from defective aeration of the blood due to adenoids
blocking the air tides in the windpipe, then the remedy
lies not in better teaching but in a simple surgical opera-
tion." —Prof. W. T. Sedgewick.
The truth of such statements is strongly influencing
teachers and school officials, and great efforts are being
made throughout the country to so improve the health
of the children that they can get the full benefit of the
school instruction and develop into wiser and more
efficient citizens. We are improving the sanitary con-
ditions of buildings, and endeavoring to guard and im-
prove the children's health in every way within our
power.
The Lincoln School is now supplied with drinking
fountains, and the common drinking cup has been abol-
ished.
Dr. Wood carefully examines each pupil at least once a
year, gives advice about caring for the body and sends
cards home, which inform the parents of physical de-
fects which need immediate attention. He has advised
many pupils to go to the dentist and have their teeth
attended to. He has talked with the older children
about taking good positions while sitting and standing.
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New books on physiology and hygiene of a very practi-
cal nature have been placed in the school. These are
read and studied during the winter months. We try
to make the lessons so practical that the pupils will form
more healthful habits themselves and gradually extend
the influence of this education to their homes and so
render them more sanitary.
If parents could only realize to what extent physical
defects may retard the child's progress, they would do all
in their power to provide their children with healthy
bodies.
The Annual Report of the City Superintendent of
Schools, New York City, 1909, refers to the study of
7,608 school children as follows: —
"Number of Years Necessary for Defective and Non-
Defective Children to Complete the Eight Grades:
Kinds of Defects Time for Eight Grades.
No defects 8 years
Defective vision 8 years
Defective teeth. . .• 8.5 years
Defective breathing 8.6 years
Hypertrophied tonsils 8.7 years
Adenoids 9.1 years
Enlarged glands 9.2 years
If these figures are substantially significant for all of
New York City school children, their educational and
econonic import is great. According to the data, the
child with seriously defective teeth requires half a year
more than a non-defective child to complete the eight
grades. About one-half of the children have seriously
defective teeth. The handicap imposed by defective
breathing means six-tenths of a year. About one child
in seven has defective breathing. The child with hyper-
trophied tonsils takes about seven-tenths of a year more
than he should. About one child in every four has hy-
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pertrophied tonsils. The extra time required by the
child with adenoids is about one and one-tenth years.
About one child in eight has adenoids. The pupil with
enlarged glands requires one and two tenths years extra.
Nearly half of the children have enlarged glands."
On January 18th the fire alarm at the Lincoln School
was rung from the basement. The children passed out
of the front door quickly and orderly, the last one getting
out in 40 seconds after the alarm sounded. They ran
around the building, entered the basement doors and
were in their seats again inside of three minutes. There
need be no fear of loss of life in case of fire in that building.
I have just placed a copy of Cabot's Ethics for Child-
dren on each teacher's desk, and feel sure this book will
be a great aid in teaching morals and manners.
In closing, I wish to thank the Committee for their
continued confidence in our work, and the teachers for
their constant efforts to train the children for good
citizenship.
Respectfully submitted,
C. S. LYMAN,
Superintendent of Schools,
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL PHYSICIAN.
In a brief report on the physical welfare of the school
children, it is a pleasure to note the good hygenic con-
ditions under which the work is done and the generally
fine health of the children themselves. There has been
no outbreak of infectious disease, a few cases of whooping
cough being the nearest approach to it.
The annual examination of all the children shows 148
examined; 80 with defective teeth, 36 with enlarged
tonsils and adenoids, 22 with pediculosis and 23 with
faulty posture.
While these findings correspond pretty closely with
those of other years and places they do not express the
great improvement that has taken place. The first in-
spection showed that these conditions prevailed through-
out the schools. Now the upper grades are almost free
from defective teeth and large tonsils. Thanks to the
intelligent response of parent and pupil these defects
have been remedied. In the entering and lower grades
this does not hold true and here plenty of recruits are
found to keep the number up to the usual percentage.
In this connection it is worthy of note that arrange-
ments have been completed for the gratuitious care of
any child who is unable to meet the expense of private
treatment.
In the upper grades, however, are found certain de-
fects which may be characterized as developmental.
These are put down under the heading of posture and are
found in the stooping shoulders, flat chest, curved spine,
prominent hip, etc. The examination, a superficial one,
discovered a goodly number, induced no doubt by the
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tendency of children to do the same thing in the same
way, always to stand on the same foot, to lean on the
same elbow, to carry weights on the same arm, to sit and
stand in a stooping position. All these are bad habits,
influenced by several factors it may be, but if persisted
in while the child is growing and the bones plastic may
assume a permanent shape. Fortunately in most cases
the all round activity and exercise is sufficient to correct
this. Nevertheless there are several who need corrective
exercise. Much has been done by suggestion and advice.
Still more can be accomplished by intelligent instruction
and supervision of the exercise and play of the children.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY A. WOOD,
School Physician.
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ROLL OF HONOR.
The following pupils have been neither absent nor
tardy for the time designated: —
For One Year.
Olen A. Jensen. Olgar Jensen.
Redmond Hartwell. Ethel Rocks.
Raymond Langille.
For Two Terms.
Emma Flemming. Gertrude O. Morrison.
Grace L. Bamforth. Sara Clark.
Albert Coffee. Edna Weatherbee.
Majorie Doherty. Belva Gallant.
For One Term.
Chas. N. Bamforth. Margaret Collins.
Irving Flemming. Fred. A. Rocks.
M. Elizabeth Weir. Mary Diamond.
Bertha Bowles. William Bowles.
Edward Boyce. Evelyn Cousins,
Alice Crowley. Doris Farrar.
Thomas Giles. Margaret Hutton.
James Plumer. Robert Wier.
Howard Bamforth. Warren Rice.
Elizabeth Connors. Leonard Crowley.
Joseph Eaton. Waldo Foley.
Harold Moulton. Emily Robus.
Frank Ryan. Grace Thomas.
Francis Corrigan. Marie Connors.
Gladys Weatherbee. Richard Nelson.
Rothwell MacRae.
For One Term.
Elizabeth Hutton. Reynold Bowles.
Andrew Weir. William Weir.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR.
Winter term begins January 2, 1911, ends March 24;
twelve weeks.
Spring term begins April 3, ends June 16; eleven weeks.
Fall term begins September 5, ends December 15; fifteen
weeks.
Winter term begins January 1, 1912, ends March 22;
twelve weeks.
Spring term begins April 1, ends June 14; eleven weeks.
Recess from Wednesday before Thanksgiving to Monday
following.
Holidays: Washington's Birthday, Patriot's Day, Mem-
orial Day, Columbus Day.
Length of school year, 38 weeks.
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STATISTICS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1909-10.
Number of children in Town, September, 1910,
between 5 and 15 years: — boys, 82; girls, 78:
total .
Number of children in Town, September, 1909
Number of children in Town, September, 1910
between 7 and 14 years: — boys, 71; girls, 64
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WARRANT.
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To James T. Laird, or any other Constable of the Town
of Lincoln, in said County:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabit-
ants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in
Town affairs, to assemble in Bemis Hall, on Monday,
March sixth, at 1 o'clock P.M., to act on the following
articles, viz.:
ARTICLE 1. To choose a moderator.
ART. 2. To hear and act upon the reports of Town
Officers, Committees, Commissioners, and Trustees.
ART. 3. To choose all necessary Town Officers, Com-
mittees, Commissioners and Trustees for the ensuing
year.
ART. 4. To appropriate money for necessary and
expedient purposes of the Town, and enact anything in
relation to the same.
ART. 5. To give in their votes by ballot in answer to
the question: " Shall licenses be granted for the sale of
intoxicating liquors in this Town?" The check list shall
be used as provided by Section 5, Chapter 100 of the
Public Statutes.
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ART. 6. To determine the manner of collecting taxes
for the ensuing year.
ART. 7. To determine the compensation of the Col-
lector of Taxes for the ensuing year.
ART. 8. To see if the Town will authorize the Treas-
urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow dur-
ing the municipal year, beginning February first, 1910, in
anticipation of the collection of taxes of said year, such
sums of money as may be necessary for the Current ex-
penses of the Town, but not exceeding the total tax levy
for the said year, giving the notes of the Town in payment
thereof, payable in one year from the dates thereof. All
debts incurred under authority of this vote shall be paid
from taxes of the present municipal year.
ART. 9. To see if the Town will choose a Committee
on Claims under the provisions of Section 3 of Article 9
of the By-Laws.
ART. 10. To see if the Town will appoint a committee
to prosecute persons for selling intoxicating liquors in the
Town, and appropriate money for the same.
ART. 11. To see what action the Town will take with
reference to the old schoolhouse in the center of the Town.
ART. 12. To see if the Town will continue the Special
Committee appointed at the Special Town Meeting of
September, 1908, to act in an advisory capacity to the
Tree Warden, or take any other action in the matter.
ART. 13. To see what action, if any, the Town will
take with reference to the order of the County Commis-
sioners on "Lee's Bridge."
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ART. 14. To see if the Town will extend the water
pipe from the corner near L. E. Brooks along the Cam-
bridge Turnpike to a point opposite the house of Eugene
Jose, and make appropriation for the same.
ART. 15. To see if the Town will extend the water
pipe from its present terminus opposite the place formerly
known as the Mayer's Farm to a point opposite the
house of David Farquhar and make an appropriation for
the same.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting
an attested copy thereof in each of the Post Offices and
one of the churches or some other public place, seven days
at least before the day appointed for such meeting, and to
make seasonable return thereof with your doings thereon,
to the Town Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Dated at Lincoln, this twenty-fourth day of February,
in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred an
eleven.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
C. LEE TODD,
ROBERT D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
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By-Laws of tie Town of Lincoln.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Middlesex, ss.
At the Superior Court, within and for the County
of Middlesex, Anno Domini, 1897,
The following By-Laws of the Town of Lincoln, in said
County, are presented to this Court for approval, to wit:—
"ARTICLE I.
Town Meetings.
Section 1. The annual town meeting shall be held on
the first Monday of March in each year.
Sect. 2. Notice of every town meeting shall be given by
posting copies of the warrant calling the same, attested by
the officer making service thereof, in each of the post-offices
within the town, and in one of the churches, or one other
public place, within the town, not less than seven days be-
fore the day appointed for such meeting. But when, in the
judgment of the selectmen, the interests of the town require
a meeting to be held without giving so long a notice, a
meeting may be called by posting attested copies of the
warrant in the places above mentioned, and by leaving a
printed copy thereof at each dwelling-house within the
*own, at least three days before the time appointed for the
meeting; provided that in such cases the selectmen shall
certify that, in their opinion, the interests of the town re-
quire that a town meeting be called upon a notice of less
than seven days, which certificate shall be made upon, or at-
tached to, the original warrant, and shall be served as a
part thereof.
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ARTICLE II.
Finances.
Section 1. The financial year shall commence with the
first day of February and end with the thirty-first day of
January annually.
Sect. 2. The town treasurer shall have the custody of
all funds belonging to the town except sinking funds, trust
funds and funds for which other provision is made by law;
and he shall pay no money from the treasury except upon a
draft signed by a majority of the selectmen, stating the ac-
count to which the same is chargeable. Such draft shall be
sufficient authority to the treasurer to pay the same, and
the payment thereof shall discharge -him from all liability
on account of the money so paid.
Sect. 3. The water commissioners and all other boards,
committees and officers shall, on the first day of each month,
pay to the town treasurer all sums collected by them th
month previous to the custody of which the treasurer is
entitled.
Sect. 4. A majority of the water commissioners, school
committee, or of any board, or committee, and any officer
having charge of the expenditure of an appropriation, shall
approve in writing all accounts, claims, bills and pay-rolls
properly chargeable to such appropriation, and shall trans-
mit the same with his or their approval to the selectmen.
All other accounts, claims, bills and pay-rolls shall be ex-
amined by the selectmen and, if proper, shall be approved
by them. The selectmen shall label all accounts, claims,
bills and pay-rolls which have been approved either by
themselves or by the other officers before mentioned, and
shall keep a record thereof in a book kept for the purpose,
stating the persons to whom payable, the amounts and
dates thereof, and the funds, or appropriations, from which
the same are payable.
Sect. 5. Drafts signed by a majority of the selectmen,
stating the accounts to which the same are chargeable,
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shall be drawn upon the treasurer for the payment of all
sums by law payable from th^ treasury to the common-
wealth or county, final judgments of courts, bonds. - <
and scrip of the town and interest thereon and money pay-
able to the commissioners of the sinking fund and to the
trustees of the public library; and also for the payment of
all accounts, claims, bills and pay-rolls which have been
approved in the manner provided in the previous section
Such drafts shall not be negotiated, but shall be trans
mitted by the selectmen directly to the treasurer accom-
panied by the approved bills or other documents for the
settlement of which the drafts are drawn.
Sect. G. The treasurer shall file and safely keep all ap
/roved and receipted accounts, claims, bills, and pay-rolls,
and all vouchers, cancelled bonds, notes scrip, and other
evidences of indebtedness of the town which have been paid
from the treasury.
Sect. 7. No draft shall be drawn by tne selectmen un-
less there is sufficient appropriation to pay the same, except
for sums by law payable to the commonwealth or county,
final judgments of courts, bonds, notes and scrip of the
town and interest thereon, and money payable to the com
missioners of the sinking fund.
Sect. 8. The selectmen and treasurer respectively shal'
make a record, in a book kept for the purpose, of each ap
propriation, with a list of the drafts drawn against such
appropriation, and shall make a record of all bonds, notes,
scrip or other evidence of indebtedness of the town, signed
«* countersigned by them.
Sect. 9. When the bills contracted or approved by any
board, committee, or officer have exhausted the entire ap-
propriation for such board, committee or officer, they slmM
incur no further expenditure, except in cases when- -
expenditure may be required by law; and it shall be the
duty of each board, committee or officer before the close of
the financial year to approve all accounts, claims, bills and
pay-rolls chargeable to their appropriation. During the in-
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terval between the thirty-first day of January in each year
and the time of making the next annual appropriations,
the selectmen, school committee and water commissioners,
in order to meet the liabilities of their several dpartments,
incurred in the carrying on of the work entrusted to them,
shall have authority to make expenditures and payments
from the treasury from any available funds therein, and the
same shall be charged against the next annual appropria-
tion. Such expenditure and liability incurred for any pur-
pose shall not exceed one-fourth the entire amount appro-
priated for that purpose in the previous year.
Sect. 10. Unless the town shall expressly otherwise
vote, no extension of water pipes shall be made unless be-
fore the work of construction is begun one or more of the
persons whom it is proposed to supply with water by means
of such extension, shall file with the town clerk a bond with
sureties satisfactory to the water commissioners, condi-
tioned to pay to the town for five years next following the
completion of such extension and the letting of water into
the same, a sum sufficient, together with the net annual in
come from such extension, to amount annually to five per
centum of the total cost thereof.
ARTICLE III.
Town Seal.
Section 1. The design of the town seal shall be: a circle,
in the border the words "Lincoln. Incorporated in 1746 as
a precinct: in 1754 as a Town;" in the center, a shield, in
the chief or upper part of which on a cross, gules, a fleur-
de-lis, gold, from the old seal of Lincoln, England, and in
the base of the shield a view of the present town hall; crest,
the old chestnut tree standing upon the common in Lincoln;
in saltire two shepherd's crooks; the device thereof being as
follows:
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Sect. 2. All deeds and other legal documents made,
given or entered into by the town requiring a seal shall be
sealed with the town seal, and signed in behalf of the town
by a majority of the selectmen.
Sect. 3. The town clerk shall have the custody of the
town seal.
ARTICLE IV.
Records.
Section 1. The town clerk shall record in full in a boo]
kept for the purpose all written contracts, deeds and othei
instruments to which the town is a party except such in-
struments as may by law be recorded in the Registry of
Deeds; and it shall be the duty of any board or officer exe
cuting or receiving such written contract, or other instru-
ment, to deliver the same forthwith to the town clerk for
the purpose of record. It shall be the duty of the town
clerk to see that all conveyances of real estate to the town
are properly recorded in the Registry of Deeds.
Sect. 2. The town clerk shall keep a file of c~L- town re-
ports, reports of all committees chosen by the tow 7- and all
original documents relating to the affairs of the tow. which
may come into his possession.
ARTICLE V.
Books.
Section 1. Books, records and laws received by the town
from the commonwealth shall be deposited in the public
library building.
Sect. 2. It shall be the duty of the town officer by whom
any book mentioned in the preceding section is received, to
cause the same to be at once deposited in the public library
building.
Sect. 3. Such books may be used by the inhabitants of
the town within such building, and may be taken therefrom
upon written receipt to the librarian for a period not ex-
ceeding one day at any one time for use in any town meet
ing, or by or before any committee or official of the town.
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ARTICLE VI.
Suits and Controversies.
Section 1. The selectmen may compromise claims and
suits to which the town is a party, provided that they shall
act upon the advice of counsel when the amount claimed by
or against the town exceeds §200.00.
Sect. 2. The selectmen shall have, unless it is otherwise
voted by the town, full authority as agents of the town to
institute and prosecute suits or other proceedings in the
name of the town before any tribunal, to appear and repre-
sent or defend the town before any tribunal in all suits and
other proceedings against the town or in which the town
has an interest, to employ counsel for the purpose aforesaid
and for other purposes when it may be expedient to do so.
and to take all necessary and proper measures for the pro-
tection of the interests and rights of the town.
Sect. 3. If the town shall, at any meeting called for the
purpose, choose, a committee on claims, such committee
shall have and exercise exclusively all the powers and
duties conferred upon the selectmen by the two preceding
sections.
ARTICLE VII.
Reports and Publications by the Town.
Section 1. The annual reports of the town officers,
boards and committees shall be prepared in form suitable
for printing on or before the tenth day of February in each
year. The selectmen shall cause such reports to be printed
and distributed to the legal voters of the town seven days
at least before the annual meeting.
Sect. 2. The selectmen shall cause to be printed and
bound each year with the annual reports of the town
officers, boards and committees, a copy of the records of the
town meetings during the preceding year; a statement of
all devises, bequests and donations to the town during the
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preceding year; a list of all laws of the commonwealth ac-
cepted bj the town during the year; all by-laws adopted by
the town since the preceding annual report; copies of the
laying out, alteration, locating anew or discontinuance of
any highway or townway within the limits of the town dur-
ing the preceding year; and a statement of all outstanding
bonds, notes and obligations of the town for the payment
of money.
Sect. 3. The selectmen shall from time to time cause to
be printed a sufficient number of copies of the by-laws of
the town and shall incorporate therewith a list of the laws
of the commonwealth which have been accepted by the
town.
ARTICLE VIII.
Truants.
Section 1. Any minor being an habitual truant, and any
child between the ages of seven and fifteen years found
wandering about the streets or public places within the
town having no lawful occupation or business, not attend-
ing school, and growing up in ignorance, and such children
as persistently violate the reasonable rules and regulations
of the public schools, may upon conviction thereof be com-
mitted to the Middlesex County Truant School at Chelms-
ford, Mass., or to any other place provided by the town
within its limits, for confinement, instruction, and disci-
pline.
ARTICLE IX.
Public Regulations.
Section 1. No person shall coast upon any public street
or part thereof after the selectmen have posted a notice
prohibiting coasting upon such street or part thereof.
Sect. 2. No person, unless authorized by law, shall
break or dig up any part of any street without a written
permit therefor from the selectmen. Every person who
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after obtaining such permit shall obstruct or render unsafe
any public street, shall guard the same by a proper fence or
railing, and by lights during the night time, subject to the
approval of the selectmen. Such permit may be revoked at
any time.
Sect. 3. No person shall be or remain in any doorway,
or upon any stairs, doorstep, portico or other projection
from any house or building, or upon or against any wall or
fence on or near any street or public place, after having
been requested by the owner or any occupant of the
premises or by any constable or police officer to remove
therefrom.
Sect. 4. No person shall make, write, print, paint, cut or
post any indecent or obscene marks, words, figures or signs
upon any fence, building, post, tree or other object exposed
to public view.
Sect. 5. No person shall wilfully injure, mar, deface or
destroy any fence, signboard, guideboard, lamp-post, lamp
or lantern in any street or public place, nor extinguish any
street light, nor extinguish or remove any light placed to
denote an obstruction or a defect in any public street or
way, without proper authority to do so.
Sect. 6. Any person who shall offend against any of the
provisions of this article shall forfeit and pay, for each
offense, a sum not exceeding twenty dollars."
Which said By-Laws being seen and understood by the
Court, are on this nineteenth day of June, A. D. 1897, ap-
proved.
In testimony that the foregoing is a true copy
of record. I hereto set my hand and affix the seal
of said Court, this twenty-second day of June,
A. D. 1897.
RALPH M. SMITH, Ass't Clerk.
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INDEX
Page
Town Officers, 1910-1911 - . 3-5
Proceedings of Town Meetings, 1910-1911 6-28
Town Clerk's Report 29-32
Recommendations for Appropriations 33-34
Selectmen's Report 33-50
Auditor's Report 57
Expenditures for the year . 58-71
Report of Assessors 84-100
Report of Town Treasurer . . . . 1 . . . 72
Report of Commissioner of Sinking Fund 73
Report of Treasurer Commissioners Trust Funds .... 74-79
Report of Treasurer Geo. F. Bemis Lecture Fund . . . 80-81
Report of Treasurer Cemetery Commissioners .... 82
Report of Water Commissioners 101-109
Report of Tree Warden 110-117
Report of Board of Health 83
Report of Supt. of Streets 54-55
Report of Inspector of Animals 51
Report of Fire Engineers 52-53
Report of Trustees of Lincoln Public Library . . . . 118
Library Statistics • . . 120
Report of Treasurer of Lincoln Library 119
Report of Librarian 121
List of Accessions to Library 122-129
School Reports 131-148
Report of School Committee 133
School Calendar and Statistics 146-147
Roll of Honor 145
Tabular Statement 148
Warrant, 1911 149-151
By-Laws of the Town 153-160
REPORT OF THE OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
From February 1, 1911, to February 1, 1912
ALSO THE
Reports of the School and other Committees
FOR THET YEAR 'I9l1-l3l2
BOSTON:.
GEO. E. CROSBY CO., PRINTER;
394 Atlantic Avenue. >
1912
REPORT OF THE OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
From February 1, 1911> to February 1, 1912
ALSO THE
Reports of the School and other Committees
FOR THE YEAR 1911-1912
BOSTON:
GEO. E. CROSBY CO., PRINTERS.
394 Atlantic Avenue.
1912
TOWN OFFICERS, 191U1912.
Toivn Clerk.
George L. Chapin.
Selectmen and Overseers of Poor.
Charles S. Smith, Charles Lee Todd,
Robert D. Donaldson.
Board of Health.
R. D. Donaldson
Martin M. Welch
Edwards W. Herman
Term expires 1912
1913
« tt 1914
Charles S. Wheeler
William C. Peirce
William H. Sherman
Assessors.
Term expires 1912
" " 1913
" 1914
Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.
Charles S. Wheeler.
Auditor.
James W. Lennon.
Constables.
James T. Laird, Winslow A. Eaton,
George E. Cunningham.
Commissioners of Trust Funds.
Charles S. Smith ....
C. Lee Todd .....
Julius E. Eveleth ....
Term expires 1912
" " 1913
u u 1914
Tree Warden.
John J. Kelliher.
Committee on Claims.
Moorfield Storey, Julius E. Eveleth.
Charles S. Wheeler.
Trustees for Bemis Fund for Free Public Lectures.
George Flint '. . . . Term expires 1912
C. Lee Todd .... " u 1913
Julius E. Eveleth * u " 1914
Trustees of Grammar School Fund.
Charles S. Wheeler, Herbert E. Barnes.
Trustees oj Lincoln Library.
Gharles F. Adams, John F. Farrar,
Charles Lee Todd,
Charles S. Smith, Chairman of Selectmen, ex-officio.
Rev. Edward E. Bradley, Chairman School Committee, ex-officio.
Registrars.
Charles S. Smith, Robert D. Donaldson,
C. Lee Todd, George L. Chapin.
School Committee.
Rev. Edward E. Bradley . . . Term expires 1912
Edward R. Farrar .... " " 1913
Henry E. Warner .... " "1914
Water Commissioners.
Stephen H. Blodgett .... Term expires 1912
Joseph S. Hart " " 1913
George L. Chapin .... " " 1914
Charles S. Smith, Chairman Selectmen, ex-officio.
Charles S. Wheeler, Treasurer, ex-officio.
Field Drivers.
Martin Corrigan,
Chas. F. Foreman.
John F. Farrar,
Fence Viewers.
Wm. H. Sherman.
Surveyors of Lumber.
Richard A. Shepard.
Measurers of Wood and Bark.
Samuel Farrar,
Harold S. Cousins,
John F. Farrar.
Cemetery Commissioners.
Edward F. Flint
Herbert E. Barnes
George L. Chapin
Charles S. Smith
Julius E. Eveleth
Term expires 1912
" " 1913
u u 19U
" " 1915
" " 1916
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
Proceedings of a Town Meeting, held March 6, 1911.
WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To James T. Laird, or any other Constable of the Town
of Lincoln, in said County:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabit-
ants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in
Town affairs, to assemble in Bemis Hall, on Monday,
March sixth, at 1 o'clock P.M., to act on the following
articles, viz.:
ARTICLE 1. To choose a moderator.
ART. 2. To hear and act upon the reports of Town
Officers, Committees, Commissioners, and Trustees.
ART. 3. To choose all necessary Town Officers, Com-
mittees, Commissioners and Trustees for the ensuing
year.
ART. 4. To appropriate" money for necessary and
expedient purposes of the Town, and enact anything in
relation to the same.
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ART. 5. To give in their votes by ballot in answer to
the question: "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of
intoxicating liquors in this Town?" The check list shall
be used as provided by Section 5, Chapter 100 of the
Public Statutes.
ART. 6. To determine the manner of collecting taxes
for the ensuing year.
ART. 7. To determine the compensation of the Col-
lector of Taxes for the ensuing year.
ART. 8. To see if the Town will authorize the Treas-
urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow dur-
ing the municipal year, beginning February first, 1910, in
anticipation of the collection of taxes of said year, such
sums of money as may be necessary for the Current ex-
penses of the Town, but not exceeding the total tax levy
for the said year, giving the notes of the Town in payment
thereof, payable in one year from the dates thereof. All
debts incurred under authority of this vote shall be paid
from taxes of the present municipal year.
ART. 9. To see if the Town will choose a Committee
on Claims under the provisions of Section 3 of Article 9
of the By-Laws.
ART. 10. To see if the Town will appoint a committee
to prosecute persons for selling intoxicating liquors in the
Town, and appropriate money for the same.
ART. 11. To see what action the Town will take with
reference to the old schoolhouse in the center of the Town.
ART. 12. To see if the Town will continue the Special
Committee appointed at the Special Town Meeting of
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September, 1908, to act in an advisory capacity to the
Tree Warden, or take any other action in the matter.
ART. 13. To see what action, if any, the Town will
take with reference to the order of the County Commis-
sioners on " Lee's Bridge/'
ART. 14. To see if the Town will extend the water
pipe from the corner near L. E. Brooks along the Cam-
bridge Turnpike to a point opposite the house of Eugene
Jose, and make appropriation for the same.
ART. 15. To see if the Town will extend the water
pipe from its present terminus opposite the place formerly
known as the Mayer's Farm to a point opposite the
house of David Farquhar and make an appropriation for
the same. Also to see if an extension of the water pipe
shall be made to the house owned by the City of Cam-
bridge, and appropriate money for the same.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting
an attested copy thereof in each of the Post Offices and
one of the churches or some other public place, seven days
at least before the day appointed for such meeting, and to
make seasonable return thereof with your doings thereon,
to the Town Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Dated at Lincoln, this twenty-fourth day of February,
in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and
eleven.
• CHARLES S. SMITH,
C. L. TODD,
R. D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
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The return of this Warrant is as follows:
Lincoln, Feb. 25, 1911.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy in each if the Post Offices and one in the Railroad
Station seven days before the date of said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable of Lincoln.
Pursuant to the above Warrant the meeting was
called to order by the Town Clerk, who read theWarrant
and the return on the same.
The following votes were then passed:
ARTICLE 1. Chose Charles S. Wheeler, Moderator.
(The check list being used. )
ART. 2. All of the printed reports in the Town Book
were accepted, after some discussion.
ART. 3. Voted and chose.
Town Clerk. — George L. Chapin (sworn. )
Selectmen. —
Charles S. Smith (sworn).
C. Lee Todd (sworn).
Robert D. Donaldson (sworn).
Voted to omit choosing Overseers of the Poor.
Board of Health.— 3 yrs. Edwards W. Herman, M.D.
Assessor. — 3 years. William H. Sherman (sworn).
School Committee. — 3 years. Henry E. Warner.
Water Commissioner. — 3 years. George L. Chapin.
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Field Drivers. —
Martin Corrigan (sworn).
Charles F. Foreman (sworn).
Fence Viewers. —
John F. Farrar (sworn).
William H. Sherman (sworn).
Surveyor of Lumber. — Richard A. Shepard.
Town Treasurer. — Charles S. Wheeler (sworn).
Voted, That the Town Treasurer be the Collector of
Taxes for the ensuing year.
Auditor. — James W. Lennon.
Constables. —
James T. Laird (sworn).
Winslow A. Eaton (sworn).
George E. Cunningham (sworn).
Commissioner of Trust Funds, 3 years.— Julius E.
Eveleth.
Tree Warden.— John J. Kelliher.
Trustee of Bemis Lectureship for Free Lectures, 3
years. — Julius E. Eveleth.
Measurers of Wood and Bark. —
Samuel Farrar (sworn).
John F. Farrar (sworn).
Harold S. Cousins.
Cemetery Commissioner, 5 years. Julius E. Eveleth.
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ART. 4. The following appropriations were made:
9,000 .
00
500
00
6,500
.00
400
.00
500
.00
250.00
300
.00
500
00
2,800
.00
48
.00
4,500
.00
1,500
.00
2,173
37
2,400
00
Schools
Poor
Roads and Bridges
Library The Dog Tax and
Interest
Cemeteries ....
Board of Health
Tree Warden ....
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moth
State Aid ....
Miscellaneous Expenses
Payment of Water Bonds. ( To be taken
from Water Works' Treasury ) .
Sinking Fund. ( To be taken from Water
Works' Treasury)
Hydrant and other Public Water Service .
Rebuilding of Lee's Bridge, provided the
County Commisioners' Order be so
amended that said bridge is built on
present location
Waltham Hospital
Street Lamps ....
Fire Department
Payment of New Schoolhouse Bonds
Extra for purchase of Schoolhouse Bonds .
Special Appropriation for Water Works
(Sinking Fund )
Interest on Schoolhouse Bonds .
Suppression of Liquor Nuisance .
Voted, That of the sums appropriated, the sum of
$8,248 .91 be taken from money in the Treasury.
Special appropriation for Library to pay
for electric lighting ... 300.00
2,500.00
250.00
1,211.10
200.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
2,200.00
1,840.00
200.00
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ART. 5. Voted, That the Town Clerk cast one No
Ballot for the Town.
The polls were kept open one hour, the Ballot Box and
Check List used. The counter on the Ballot Box
showed one ballot cast, and upon opening the box, one
No Ballot was found and the following result was de-
clared as the vote.
Yes, 0. No, 1.
ART. 6. Voted, That the taxes be collected in the
same way and manner as last year.
ART. 7. Voted, That the compensation of the Col-
lector of Taxes be \\% of the amount of the list collected.
ART. 8. Voted, unanimously. That the Treasurer
be, and hereby is authorized, with the approval of the
Selectmen, to borrow during the municipal year begin-
ning Feb. 1, 1911, in anticipation of taxes, such sums of
money as may be necessary for the current expenses of
the Town, but not exceeding the total levy for said year,
giving the notes of the Town therefor, payable within
one year after the dating thereof, from the taxes of the
present municipal year, and that the said notes be reg-
istered with the First National Bank, Boston, Mass.
ART. 9. Voted to choose a Committee in Claims.
Moorfield Storey, Julius E. Eveleth, Charles S. Wheel-
er, Committee on Claims.
ART. 10. Voted, That the Selectmen be a committee
to prosecute persons for selling intoxicating liquors in
the Town.
ART. 11. The question was raised as to whether the
Town owned all the land upon which the old school-
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house stands. It was voted, That the whole matter be
left to the Committee on Claims, to report at a future
meeting.
ART. 12. Voted, That the same Committee as last
year be continued the present year.
ART. 13. Voted to pass over the Article.
ART. 14. Voted to extend the water pipe along the
Concord Turnpike to a point opposite the house of
Eugene Jose; provided, that before such extension is
made, a bond is filed in accordance with the By Laws;
and the sum of (SI, 200) Twelve Hundred Dollars is
hereby appropriated for the same.
ART. 15. Voted to extend the water pipe from op-
posite the Mayer's place, so called, to a point opposite
the house of David Farquhar, provided, that before such
extension is made, a bond is filed with the Town Clerk,
approved by the Water Commissioners, guaranteering
(7%) seven percent, on the cost of construction; and
the sum of Seven Hundred Twenty-five ($725.00) be
appropriated for the same, to be taken from the Treasury,
temporarily, pending an issue of bonds.
ART. 16. Voted to extend the water pipe from a
point opposite the Flynn estate to a point opposite the
dwelling owned by the City of Cambridge, provided, that
before such work is begun' a bond, approved by the Water
Commissioners, be filed with the Town Clerk, guarantee-
ing (7% ) seven per cent, on the cost of construction; and
the sum of Eleven Hundred Fifty dollars ($1150.00) is
hereby appropriated for the same, to be taken from the
Town Treasury, temporarily, pending an issue of bonds.
Voted to adjourn.
Attest: GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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Lincoln, April 10, 1911. John F. Farrar was this day
sworn as Superintendent of Streets.
By GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
Lincoln, April 21, 1911. Martin M. Welch was this
day sworn as Inspector of Animals.
By GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
Lincoln, April 21, 1911. Martin M. Welch was this
day sworn as Inspector of Meats.
By GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
Lincoln, May 5, 1911. John F. Farrar was this day
sworn as Special Police.
By GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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List of Jurors for the year 191 1 as prepared by the
Selectmen.
Walter F. Baker,
Wallace M. Brooks,
J. Elliot Bryant,
John T. Clark,
Harold S. Cousins,
Matthew H. Doherty.
Edward R. Farrar,
Herbert G. Farrar,
Thomas L. Giles,
William H. Harding,
Mason P. Hunter,
Eugene Jose,
Roderick B. Laird,
Charles E. Nelson,
Edwin B. Rice,
Daniel H. Sherman,
William H. Sherman,
T. Wilbur Smith,
Howard Snelling,
Martin M. Welch,
Charles S. Wheeler,
Hermon T. Wheeler,
George Wilmot,
South Lincoln
Lincoln
Waltham R.F.D.
Lincoln
South Lincoln
South Lincoln
South Lincoln
South Lincoln
South Lincoln
South Lincoln
Waltham R.F.D.
Concord
Lincoln
Lexington R.F.D.
South Lincoln R.F.D.
South Lincoln R.F.D.
South Lincoln
Lincoln
South Lincoln
South Lincoln
Lincoln.
Lexington R.F.D.
Lincoln
CHARLES S. SMITH,
ROBERT D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
Attest ;
GEORGE L.
CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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Proceedings of a Town Meeting held Aug. 26, 191 1.
WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
MIDDLESEX. SS.
To James T. Laird, or any other Constable of The Town
of Lincoln in said County:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabit-
ants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in
Town affairs, to assemble in Bemis Hall, on Saturday,
August 26th, 1911, at 8 o'clock P.M. to act on the fol-
lowing Articles, viz:
ARTICLE 1. To choose a Moderator.
ART. 2. To see if the Town will issue water bonds
pursuant to the Act of 1907, Chap. 476, and reimbuse the
treasury on account of money paid from the treasury
pending an issue of bonds on account of payments for
water construction purposes, or take any other action
with reference to the matter.
ART. 3. To see of the Town will accept the bequest
of five hundred (500 ) dollars under the will of John H.
Pierce, given under the following clause:
"To the INHABITANTS OF LINCOLN I give and
bequeath the sum of Five Hundred Dollars to be in-
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vested by them in some savings bank and the income
thereof expended for the care of the cemetery lot owned
jointly by myself and my brother Samuel H. Pierce in
the Lower Cemetery so called in said Lincoln."
ART. 4. To see if the Town will accept the further
bequest of one thousand (1,000) dollars under the will
of John H. Pierce, given under the following clause:
"I furthermore give and bequeath to the INHAB-
ITANTS OF LINCOLN the sum of One Thousand
dollars in money the same to be invested and the income
thereof expended in augumenting the salaries of the
Librarians of the Public Library in said Lincoln."
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting
an attested copy thereof in each of the Post Offices and
one of the churches or some other public place, seven days
at least before the day appointed for such meeting, and
to make seasonable return thereof with your doings
thereon to the Town Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Dated at Lincoln, this seventeenth day of August, in
the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and
eleven.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
C. L. TODD,
R. D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
Lincoln, August 19, 1911.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy in each of the Post Offices and one in the Railroad
Station seven days before date of said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable of Lincoln.
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Pursuant to the above Warrant the meeting was called
to order by the Town Clerk, who read the Warrant, and
the following votes were passed.
ARTICLE 1. Voted and chose Charles S. Wheeler,
Moderator. (The check list being used. )
ART. 2. Voted, unanimously, That by virtue and
in pursuance of the Act of 1907, Chapter 476, the Town
Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized to issue and sell
the bonds of the Town to the aggregate sum of Six
Thousand Dollars ($6,000) dated Sept. 1, 1911 and pay-
able $500, thereof on the first of September in each of
the years 1912 to 1923 inclusive, bearing interest at the
rate of four per centum per annum, payable semi-
annually; such bonds shall bear on their face the words
"Lincoln Water Loan" : said bonds shall be signed by the
Treasurer and countersigned by a majority of the Select-
men.
ART. 3. Voted, To accept the bequest of Five Hun-
dred Dollars ($500) from the estate of John H. Pierce,
in accordance with the terms of said bequest.
ART. 4. Voted, To accept the bequest of One Thous-
and Dollars ($1,000) from the estate of John H. Pierce
in accordance with the terms of said bequest.
Voted to adjourn.
Attest : GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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P oceedings of a Primary Meeting held Sept. 26, 191 1.
WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To any Constable in the Town of Lincoln, in said County :
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabit-
ants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in the
election of State and County Officers to assemble at
Bemis Hall, on Tuesday, September 26th, at seven o'clock
P. M., to give in their votes for the nomination of persons
for the following offices, viz.: Governor, Lieutenant-
Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney-
General, Councillor, Senator, Representative in the
General Court, County Commissioner, Clerk of the Court,
Registrar of Deeds, State Committee, Delegate to the
State Convention ; also, f or*any other officers required by
law to be nominated on this date ; also, for the election of
Town Committees of the respective parties for the year
1912.
All officers are to be voted for at this meeting in accord-
ance with the direct primaries law passed by the Legis-
lature in 1911.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by
posting an attested copy thereof in each of the Post
Offices and one of the churches, or in some other public
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place, seven days at least before the day appointed for
said meeting, and to make seasonable return thereof
with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Dated at Lincoln, this fifteenth day of September, in
the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and eleven.
C. S. SMITH,
C. L. TODD,
R. D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
The return of the Warrant is as follows : —
Lincoln, Sept. 18, 1911.
I served this Warrant by posting an attested copy in
each of the Post Offices and one in the Railroad Station
seven days before said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable of Lincoln.
Pursuant to the above Warrant the meeting was called
to order by the Chairman of the Selectmen, who read the
Warrant and declared the polls open, James W. Lennon
and J. Malcolm Eveleth having been previously sworn
as Ballot Clerks and Thomas L. Giles as Teller.
The counter on the ballot box showed 000. The
polls were closed at nine o'clock. Upon opening the
ballot box, the ballots were immediately separated, the
Republican ballots being counted first and declaration
made of the same as follows:
Republican. Total vote 65.
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GOVERNOR.—
Louis A. Frothingham of Boston,
Joseph Walker of Brookline,
Norman H. White of Brookline,
Blank.
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR—
Robert Luce of Somerville,
Blank,
SECRETARY.—
Albert P. Lantry of Springfield,
Russell A. Wood of Cambridge,
Blank,
TREASURER.
Elmer A. Stevens of Somerville,
Blank
AUDITOR.—
Herbert W. Burr of Boston,
John E. White of Tisbury,
Blank,
ATTORNEY GENERAL.—
James M. Swift of Fall River,
Blank,
COUNCILLOR, Sixth District—
Herbert E. Fletcher of West ford,
Blank,
SENATOR, Fifth Middlesex Distict.
Elwood A. Walker of Waltham,
Blank,
40 votes
13
a
7
a
5
a
53 votes
12
a
33 votes
16
a
16
n
46 votes
19
(l
19 votes
28
a
18
a
49
a
16
a
44 ^
^otes
21
n
50 \
r otes
15
a
23
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT,
13th Middlesex District. —
Irving L. Hodgdon of Bedford,
Immanuel Pfeiffer of Bedford,
Waldo L. Stone of Sudbury,
Blank,
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Middlesex.—
Charles W. Atkins of Everett,
Levi S. Gould of Melrose,
Blank,
REGISTER OF DEEDS, Middlesex Southern District-
Edwin D. Childs of Newton, 52 votes
Blank, 13
1
vote
23 votes
39
a
2
a
12 votes
40
u
13
a
tl
CLERK OF COURTS, Middlesex.
William C. Dillingham of Maiden, 48 votes
Blank, 17
))
STATE COMMITTEE, Fifth Middlesex District—
Daniel Howard Fletcher , 45 votes
Blank, 20 "
DELEGATE TO THE STATE CONVENTION.—
Charles S. Smith, 10 votes
Scattering, 8 "
Blank, 47 "
TOWN COMMMITTEE.—
Henry E. Warner, 47 votes
Charles S. Smith, 47 "
Chester H. Sherman, 50 "
Blank, 13 "
The Democratic ballots were then counted and de-
clared as follows: —
Total vote, 21.
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GOVERNOR.-
Eugene N. Foss of Boston,
Blank,
19 votes
2 "
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.—
David I. Walsh of Fitchburg,
Blank,
16 votes
5 "
SECRETARY.—
Frank J. Donaghue of Boston,
Edward 0. Skelton of Boston,
Blank,
11 votes
5 "
5 "
TREASURER.—
Augustus L. Thorndike of Brewster,
Blank,
16 votes
5 "
AUDITOR.—
Charles B. Strecker of Brookline,
Blank,
16 votes
5 "
ATTORNEY GENERAL.—
George W. Anderson, of Boston
Joseph J. Leonard of Boston.
Blank,
9 votes
8 "
4 "
COUNCILLOR.—
Blank,
21 votes
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT,
13th Middlesex District. —
Warren Langmaid Bishop of Wayland, 14 votes
Blank, 7 "
COUNTY COMMISSIONER, Middlesex.—
• Charles J. Barton of Melrose, 15 votes
Blank, 6 "
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REGISTER OF DEEDS, Middlesex Southern District—
Charles Lee Shea of Somerville, 15 votes
Blank, 6 "
CLERK OF COURT, Middelsex.—
Thomas F. Kearns of Waltham, 15 votes
Blank, 6 "
STATE COMMITTEE, Fifth Middlesex District—
Bernard W. Stanley of Waltham, 14 votes
Blank, 7 "
DELEGATE TO STATE CONVENTION.—
Anthony J. Doherty of Lincoln,
18 votes
Blank,
3 "
TOWN COMMITTEE. -
Martin M. Welch,
17 votes
Anthony J. Doherty,
18 "
C. Lee Todd,
17 "
Patrick F. Corrigan,
14 "
Wm. H. Costello,
1 vote
Blank,
3 votes
Voted to adjourn.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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Proceedings of the State Election, held Nov. 7, 191 1.
WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To any Constable in the Town of Lincoln, in said County :
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabit-
ants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in the
election of State and County Officers, to assemble at
Bemis Hall, on Tuesday, November 7th, at seven o'clock
in the forenoon, to give in the votes for the following
officers, viz. : Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, Secretary,
Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, Councillor, Sena-
tor, Representative in the General Court, County Com-
missioner, Clerk of Courts, Register of Deeds; and any
other officers required by law to be chosen in the month
of November of the current year; also, to vote on an
amendment to the Constitution authorizing the use of
Voting Machines at all elections, (Chapter 75, Resolves
of 1911 ) ; also, to vote on an amendment to the Constitu-
tion increasing the power of the Legislature to authorize
the taking of land and property for highways or streets,
(Chapter 91, Resolves of 1901); also, to vote on the
acceptance of Chapter 634, Acts of 1911, entitled "An
Act to authorize the counties of the Commonwealth to
establish retirement systems for their employees."
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All officers enumerated above are to be designated and
voted for on one ballot, the polls to be opened at seven
o'clock A.M., and may be closed at four o'clock P.M.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by post-
ing an attested copy thereof in each of the Post Offices
and one of the churches, or in some other public place,
seven days at least before the day appointed for said
meeting, and to make seasonable return thereof with your
doings thereon to the Town Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Dated at Lincoln, this thirtieth day of October, in the
year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and eleven.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
C. L. TODD,
R. D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
The return of the Warrant is as follows: —
Lincoln, Oct. 30, 1911.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy in each of the Post Offices and one in the Railroad
Station seven days before said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable of Lincoln.
Pursuant to the above Warrant the meeting was called
to order at seven o'clock by the Chairman of the Board
of Selectmen, who read the Warrant, and after admin-
istering the oath to Thomas L. Giles as Teller, James W.
Lennon as Ballot Clerk, J. Malcolm Eveleth as Teller,
Herbert G. Farrar as Ballot Clerk declared the polls
opened, the counter on the Ballot Box reading 000-
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Fifty ballots were taken from the box at 12.15 P.M.,
and fifty more at 3.15 P.M. Each time the ballots were
sealed immediately after counting. The polls closed at
sunset, the counter on the ballot box reading 180.
One hundred and eighty ballots were cast with the
following result.
GOVERNOR.—
James F. Carey of Haverhill,
Eugene N. Foss, of Boston, Democratic
Eugene N. Foss of Boston, Democratic-
Progressive,
Louis A. Frothingham of Boston,
Frank N. Rand of Haverhill,
Blank,
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.—
Walter S. Hutchins of Greenfield,
Robert Luce of Somerville,
William G. Merrill of Maiden,
Patrick Mulligan of Boston,
David I. Walsh of Fitchburg,
Blank,
SECRETARY.—
Frank J. Donahue of Boston,
Alfred H. Evans of Northampton,
Rose Fenner of Worcester,
Albert P. Lantry of Springfield,
Blank,
TREASURER.—
Joseph M. Caldwell of Milford,
Jeremiah P. McNally of Salem,
Charles E. Peakes of Weston,
Elmer A. Stevens of Somerville,
Augustus L. Thorndike of Brewster,
Blank,
1 vote
61 votes
4 "
109 "
2 "
3 "
1 vote
105 votes
3 "
1 vote
65 votes
5 "
55 votes
5 "
1 vote
102 votes
17 "
1 vote
1 "
4 votes
103 "
51 "
20 "
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AUDITOR.—
Sylvester J. McBride of Watertown,
William W. Nash of Westborough,
Charles B. Strecker of Brookline,
John E. White of Tisbury,
Blank,
ATTORNEY GENERAL.—
George W. Anderson of Boston,
George E. Roewer, Jr., of Boston,
James M. Swift, of Boston,
Blank,
COUNCILLOR, Sixth District—
Leander V. Calahan of Stoneham,
Herbert E. Fletcher of Westford,
Blank,
SENATOR, Fifth Middlesex District—
Charles F. McCarthy of Marlboro,
Edward A. Walker of Waltham,
Blank,
3 votes
4
n
52
a
100
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57 votes
2
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103
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18
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50 votes
105
it
25
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67 votes
106
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REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT,
13th Middlesex District —
Warren Langmaid Bishop of Wayland, 59 votes
Waldo L. Stone of Sudbury, 105 "
John C. Wright of Wayland, 1 vote
Blank, 15 votes
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Middlesex County.—
Charles J. Barton of Melrose, 54 votes
Levi S. Gould of Melrose, 103 "
Blank, 23 "
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CLERK OF COURTS, Middlesex County.—
William C. Dillingham of Maiden, 105 votes
Thomas F. Reams of Waltham, 53 "
Blank, 22 "
REGISTER OF DEEDS, Middlesex South District:—
Edwin D. Childs of Newton, 109 votes
Charles Lee Shea of Somerville, 43 "
Blank, 28 "
"Shall the proposed amendment to the constitution
authorizing the use of voting machines at election be
approved and ratified?"
Yes, 63 votes
No, 32 "
Blank, 85 "
" Shall the proposed amendment to the Constitution
increasing the power of the legislature to authorize the
taking of land and property for highways or streets, be
approved and rectified?"
Yes, 64 votes
No, 29 "
Blank, 87 "
Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year
nineteen hundred and eleven, entitled "An Act authoriz-
ing the Counties of the Commonwealth to establish re-
tirement systems for their employees" be authorized?
Yes, 52 votes
No, 38 "
Blank, 90 "
Voted to adjourn.
Attest: GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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Town Clerk's Meeting.
Vote for the Middlesex Representative, District No. 13,
to the General Court, as obtained and disclosed at the
meeting of the Town Clerks of the District, held at
Concord, November 17, 1911, at 12 o'clock noon.
Bed. Con. Lin. Sud. Way. Wes.Total
Bishop of Way-
land,
86 329 59
40
217
50
781
Stone of Sudbury
115 476 105
138
161
277
1,272
Wright of Way-
land,
2 6 1
2
45
2
58
Blank,
8 44 15
6
11
18
102
Total, 211 855 180 186 434 348 2,213
Two Certificates for Waldo L. Stone of Sudbury were
signed by
Abbott R. Webber, Town Clerk of Bedford.
Erastus H. Smith, Asst. Town Clerk of Concord.
George L. Chapin Town Clerk of Lincoln.
Frank F. Gerry, Town Clerk of Sudbury.
Daniel Brackett, Town Clerk of Wayland.
George W. Cutting, Town Clerk of Weston.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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There have been recorded during the year ending
Dec. 31, 1911, 22 Births, 13 Marriages, 17 Deaths.
Births Registered.
Date
of Birth.
Name of Child.
Names of Parents.
Jan.
24,
1911.
Adella Langille
Isaac and Adella (Waugh. )
Jan.
6,
1910.
Anna Marion Danner
John and Grace M. L. (Bamforth. )
Nov.
30,
1910.
Edna Mence Hayes
Harry S. B. and Fannie (Evans. )
Feb.
17,
1911.
Warren Fiske Flint
Ephraim B. and Edith F. (Whitney. )
Feb.
24,
Francis Joseph O'Hern
Timothy and Josephine (Leehan. )
Mar.
1,
Louisa Mary Graf
Edward and Mary (MacLeod. )
Mar.
14,
Elizabeth Brimmer Bosley
Frederick A. and Emily Linzee (Sohier)
April
13,
Robert Carleton Cousins
Fred E. and Mary Ashley (Flint. )
May
28,
John Thomas Hayes
John J. and Delia A. (Kelly. )
June
15,
Robert Rantoul
Aug. and Matilda Charlotte P. (Talbot. )
July
8,
Howard Snelling, Jr.
Howard and Eleanor G. (Goodwin. )
July
25,
Nicolletta Catona
Nicola and Carolina (Movaca. )
Aug.
27
Elizabeth Florence McCormick
Frederick W. and Ellen (Brown. )
Oct.
3,
Lily Chapman
Duncan G. and Lily (Topliss. )
Oct.
4,
Charlotte Donaldson
Robert D. and Charlotte H. (Alcock. )
Oct.
25,
William Edward Harris
William P. and Ida (Tyler. )
*Nov
• 2,
Patrick Thomas Sheppard
Albert E. and Annie (Magee. )
♦Oct.
27,
Caroline Marion Seeckts
Albert and Marion E. (Ehlert. )
Dec.
10,
Harriet Pomeroy Hart
Joaeph S. and Harriet L. (Darling. )
Dec.
10,
Elizabeth Murray Hart
Joseph S. and Harriet L. (Darling. )
Dec.
19,
James Bernard Lennon
Patrick J. and Mary J. (McDonald. )
Dec.
20,
Ellsworth Mason Wheeler
Elmer E. and Beatrice (Kitchell. )
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Marriages Registered.
Date of Marriage.
Jan. 20, 1911.
Jan. 20, •'
April 5,
April 16, "
April 19, "
June 1,, "
Sept. 11, "
Oct. 4,
Nov. 8,
Nov. S, •'
Nov. 16, "
Nov. 30, "
Name.
Albert Seeckts.
Marion Eleanor Ehlert.
James B. Kenna.
Rheba Carter.
William C. Ware.
Mary Louise Brooks.
Michael Quinn.
Bridget Connolly.
Henry A. Butcher.
Bessie E. Wetherbee.
Jack Grant.
Signe Blomfeldt.
Albert Snow Graves.
Myra Atwcod Southworth.
Ralph E. Butcher.
Annie Gilbert.
John O. Algeo.
Mary Alice Dee.
Albert G. Enman.
Alice C. Flynn.
Clifford Fitzgerald.
Lillian Kimber.
Henry Nelson Bean.
Bertha Blanche Bean.
Winthrop Warren Bishop.
Mary Connell.
Residence.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Waltham.
Warner, N. H.
Lincoln.
Boston.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Newton.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Concord.
Lincoln.
Boston.
Lincoln.
Canaan, Conn.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Newfields, N. H.
Sterling, Mass.
Lincoln.
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Deaths Registered.
Date of Death.
Name.
Age.
Y.
M.
D.
Feb. 10, 1911.
Arlene Whitney.
5
14
March 29, "
John Ryan.
56
6
April 6,
Mary Flynn.
G8
—
—
April 19,
Gertrude Cousins.
1
2
4
May 3,
Henry Pangborn.
20
4
7
May 26,
Willard Patterson.
1
Aug. 9,
Hazel E. Murray.
1
2
—
Sept. 29, "
Hazel Elrnira Stevenson.
14
10
21
*0ct. 28, "
Joseph A. Ropes.
72
5
24
Oct. 29,
Mary E. Cook.
55
10
5
*Oct. 10, "
John Dee,
79
—
—
Nov. 6,
Amelia L. Johnson.
83
5
12
Nov. 14, "
Mary Evelyn Hayes.
63
7
17
Nov. 24, "
Edward Little Rogers.
54
4
26
Dec. 9.
Patrick Thomas Sheppard.
1
7
Dec. 13,
Michael Godonie.
52
—
—
Dec. 21,
Marion E. Christensen.
31
2
28
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EXTRACT FROM THE REVISED LAWS, Chap. 29.
Sect. 3. Physicians and midwives shall on or before
the fifth day of each month, report to the Clerk of each
City or Town a correct list of all children born therein
during the preceding month at whose birth they were pres-
ent, stating the date and place of each birth, the name, if
any, of the child, its sex and color, and the name, place of
birth and residence of the parents, the maiden name of the
mother, and the occupation of the father. A physician or
midwife who neglects to report such list on or before the
fifteenth day of the month shall for each offence forfeit not
more than twenty-five dollars.
Sect. 6. Parents, within forty days after the birth of a
child, and every householder, within forty days after the
birth of a child in his house, shall cause notice thereof to be
given to the clerk of the City or Town, in which such child
is born.
Sect. 8. A parent, keeper, superintendent or other
person who is required by Section 6 to give or cause to be
given notice of a birth or death, who neglects so to do for
ten days after the time limited therefor, shall forfeit not
more than five dollars for such offence.
DOGS LICENSED IN 1911.
There have been 151 licenses issued as follows: — 121
Males, 24 Females, 5 Spayed Females and 1 Kennel, for
which $397.80 have been paid to the County Treasurer.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
County Clerk.
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AUDITOR'S REPORT
Having examined the accounts of the Town Treasurer,
the Treasurer of the Sinking and Trust Fund, Cemetery
and Commissioners in their presence I found their ac-
counts to be correct. I have seen vouchers for all money
paid and all securities of the Town in their charge. I
submit herewith an account of the money paid by the
Treasurer on the Selectmen's orders.
JAMES W. LENNON,
Auditor.
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REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN
The Selectmen present the following report for the
fiscal year ending January 31, 1912: —
The Board was organized at a special meeting by the
choice of Charles S. Smith, Chairman, and R. D. Donald-
son, Secretary.
The following table gives the appropriations made by
the Town during the year 1911, and the appropriations
recommended by the Board to be made at the next
Annual Meeting: —
For Schools,
Support of Poor,
Highways and Bridges,
Librae, Dog Tax, and
Interest,
Cemeteries,
Board of Health,
Tree Warden,
State Aid,
Miscellaneous Expenses,
Payment of Water Bonds,
Sinking Fund, Water,
Hydrant and other public
water service,
Appropriations
for 1911.
The Selectmen
recommend
the following
appropriations
for the ensuing
year
$9,000 00
500 00
$9,000 00
500 00
5,500 00
400 00
7,500 00
400 00
500 00
500 00
250 00
250 00
300 00
200 00
3,300 00
48 00
2,000 00
8 00
4,500 00
1,500 00
2,173 37
4,500 00
1,500 00
2,173 37
2,400 00 2,400 00
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Waltham Hospital, Free Be
d, 250 00
250 00
Street Lamps,
1,000 00
1,300 00
Fire Department,
100 00
300 00
Payment new schoolhouse
bonds,
3,000 00
3,000 00
Payment Interest New
Schoolhouse Bonds,
1,960 00
1,720 00
Suppression Liquor Nuis-
ance,
200 00
200 00
Lee's Bridge,
2,500 00
4,000 00
Appointments
Burial Agent, H. E. Barnes.
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Matthew H. Doherty.
Special Police, James E. Baker, John W. Rocks, John
F. Farrar, Joseph DeLory, William A. Harding, William
E. Chute.
Forest Fire Wardens, Charles S. Smith, C. Lee Todd,
R. D. Donaldson, I. N. MacRae, John F. Farrar, James
E. Baker, Wallace M. Brooks, Charles S. Wheeler.
Inspector of Animals, Martin M. Welch.
Ballot Clerks and Tellers at Annual State Election,
James W. Lennon, Malcoln Eveleth, Thomas L. Giles,
and Herbert G. Farrar.
Superintendent of Streets, John F. Farrar.
Janitor of Public Buildings and Caretaker of Public
Grounds, Edward Bannon.
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Finances
*
The Town now has a bonded debt on account of its
Water Department of $87,000.00, as follows:—
Issue of
1894,
$4,000 00, due one each
year.
1897,
10,000 00 4 % bonds, due 1917.
1900,
23,000 00 3|% "
' 1930.
1902,
9,000 00 3J% "
' 1932.
1903,
5,000 00 4 % "
' 1933.
1904,
5,000 004 % "
1 1934.
1906,
14,000 00 4 % "
' 1936.
1907,
4,000 00 4 % "
' 1937.
1911,
n,000 00 4 % serial
1912tol924
Sixteen $500,00 bonds, $8,000.00, one each year.
Total bonded indebtedness, $87,000.00.
From this total indebtedness should be deducted the
amount of money now in the Sinking Fund, to retire
issues of 1897, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1906, and 1907, at
maturity.
The total bond issue on account of the new schoolhouse
was $55,000.00, of which $12,000.00 has been retired,
leaving bonded indebtedness on this account, Januray 1,
1912, of $43,000.00.
It will be necessary for the Town to appropriate
$3,000.00 to retire bonds this year, also to appropriate
$1,720.00 on account of interest on the $43,000.00 out-
standing bonds.
There is, however, a sinking fund of $3,000.00 pro-
vided by the appropriatiom of last year, which makes the
net indebtedness on account of the new schoolhouse
$40,000.00.
The Town Treasurer's report shows that he has in the
treasury $1,244.82, and that there are uncollected
taxes amounting to $337.80, making total available
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money in the treasury of $1,582.62. Considering the
fact t hat there was paid during the past year $5,200.00 on
the water and schoolhouse debts, more than was required
by the terms of the loan, we consider the Treasurer's
statement very satisfactory.
Support of Poor
The Town has fully supported during the year Caro-
line Preble, but the Board has been notified that on and
after February 1st, there will be no expense on her ac-
count.
The Town has also contributed to the support of other
citizens as per the Auditor's Report.
Fire Department.
This department has been conducted during the year
as heretofore. For a more detailed report, reference is
made to the report of the Fire Engineer.
Several forest fires have occurred during the year,
which have been primarily due to carelessness in burning
brush near woodland. The proper article has been in-
serted in the warrant, which will bring this matter up for
discussion and action, if desirable.
Tree Warden
The report of the Tree Warden gives a full account of
the work that has been done, with the results obtained,
and recommendations for the future. As far as we have
been able to observe, the department has been conducted
in a creditable manner.
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Silent Poor Fund
The Board has not received any application for aid
from this Fund during the year. The fund is as reported
by the Treasurer of the Trust Committee.
Highways
On account of the very full report made by the Super-
intendent of Highways, it does not seem necessary for us
to refer to the matter, except to repeat what was said
last year, that the increased use of automobiles has in-
jured the surface of the roads materially and made an
increased expenditure and appropriation necessary; also,
the use of automobiles has had a tendency to make the
dust nuisance almost unbearable, and it has been neces-
sary to use large quantities of oil at a considerable cost.
In matter of Lee's Bridge, to which reference has
been made in the last two annual reports, the County
Commissioners amended their order with respect to the
same by which a bridge was ordered constructed on
the old location, which location has always been favored
by the Board of Selectmen as being much more practical
and economical than the one further up the river, origi-
nally selected by the Commissioners. An appropriation
was made at the last town meeting on this account of
$2,500.00.
After the order was amended, Mr. Charles Francis
Adams offered to contribute towards the expense of
building the bridge a sum which would be necessary, in
order to complete a bridge which would be not only prac-
tical, but ornamental.
After various consultations with the County Commis-
sioners and Selectmen a contract was finally executed, by
which Mr. Adams has undertaken to build a bridge in
accordance with the order of the County Commissioners,
which will cost in the vicinity of $30,000.00.
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The important correspondence respecting the matter
as far as Mr. Adams is concerned, is as follows:—
India Building
84 State Street
Boston.
June 30, 1911.
My dear Mr. Smith:
I have communicated with the Misses Williams in
relation to Lee's Bridge. They are very much interested
in the matter, but clearly do not see their way to making
any contribution for the artistic improvement thereof.
I have not heard anything further from Messrs. Wor-
cester and Codman. The last intimation which reached
me was that such a bridge as I had in mind would prob-
ably cost about $16,000, or nearly three times what a
purely commercial bridge would cost. I hardly feel
disposed to go to that extent; although, I must say, it
does annoy me when such an opportunity for an effect is
thrown away; and that forever. I should be very glad
indeed to put my monument, so far as Lincoln is con-
cerned, at that point. I hope, therefore, before anything
final is done, that Messrs. Codman and Worcester, to-
gether with the Commissioners, will give me ampl'e time
to reach a deliberate and final conclusion.
Believe me, etc.,
(Sd.) CHARLES F. ADAMS.
Charles S. Smith, Esq.,
Lincoln, Mass.
India Building,
84 State Street
Boston.
July 7, 1911.
My dear Mr. Smith:
You asked me, at the station this morning, whether I
had given any attention to the Lee's Bridge matter. I
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returned a somewhat evasive answer; inasmuch as, in
my case, the recent hot wave has materiaally interfered
with all activities, I do not stand that kind of thing quite
so well now as I did some thirty years ago.
Enclosed please find a copy of a letter which I wrote,
on the 5th inst. to Mr. Codman. It states the situation
up to date, so far as I am concerned, with sufficient
accuracy.
I remain, etc.,
(Sd.) CHARLES F. ADAMS.
Charles S. Smith, Esq.,
Lincoln, Mass.
Boston, July 5, 1911.
My dear Stephen:
The more I think of it, the more inclined I am to leave
my monument in the form of Lee's Bridge, in Concord.
I wish you and Mr. Worcester, therefore, would hurry
up matters, and submit the plan to me at an early date.
I want something which would be in the nature of a
Memorial Bridge. I would arrange for the approaches
with the Misses Williams, and give the necessary height
to the arch of the span.
I want something, however, which is solid, dignified
and lasting; something which will, as a matter of taste,
stand better a century hence than now. Simplicity
always is a large element in anything of the sort. The
two go together — simplicity and massiveness. The
Roman arch is the best and most enduring.
I wish, therefore, you would consult Mr. Worcester,
and give this matter early attention. I do not want to
spend a fortune on the structure ; and, therefore, the cost
must not be left out of consideration. Meanwhile, I
would like something which would be individual, lasting
and educational.
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Do you feel disposed, in this warm weather, to grapple
with the problem?
Believe me, etc.,
(Sd. ) CHARLES F. ADAMS.
Stephen Codman, Esq.,
31 Beacon Street,
Boston, Mass.
The towns of Lincoln and Concord will contribute
such sum to the expense of the construction of this bridge
as they would have contributed had a simple commercial
bridge been erected, or, jointly the sum of $7,000.00.
The division between the towns will be $5,500.00 to
Lincoln and $1,500.00 to Concord. On the completion
of the bridge to the satisfaction of the Commissioners
on the orders already issued, the town will receive from
the County $1,650, which will make the net cost of the
bridge to the town approximately $4,000.00. Inasmuch
as $2,500.00 was appropriated at the last annual meeting,
only a small portion of which has been used, we recom-
mend that the town appropriate $4,000.00 for this pur-
pose.
The bridge which Mr. Adams is to construct will not
only be a larger bridge, but one which will be ornamental,
and in every respect as good as can be built.
The Selectmen feel that by reason of the delay in the
construction of this bridge, which they have been largely
instrumental in causing, the town has reason to be ex-
tremely well satisfied, not only by having the bridge
erected on the old location, where it can be more cheaply
constructed, but also in the fact that Mr. Adams is
erecting such a beautiful bridge.
The widening of the Station Road near the center of
the town has been completed; a sidewalk has been con-
structed as far as the schoolhouse lot, and this section of
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road is now in first-class condition. We think that the
roads on the whole are in better condition than they were
last year.
By expending $7,500.00, the amount recommended to
be appropriated, allowing $1,000.00 for the purchase of
oil, and $1,000 for the purchase of crushed stone and
81,800.00 for Superintendent's salary and keeping the
horses, there would remain a balance of $3,700.00, which
would provide labor for nine men for 200 days. It
seems to the Board that this appropriation will be suffi-
cient, if properly expended, to put the roads in a per-
manently better condition.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
CHARLES L. TODD,
ROBERT D. DONALDSON.
Selectmen of Lincoln.
4(5
SCHOOLS
Payments
C. S. Lyman, Services as Supt. of Schools, $500 00
C. S. Lyman, Cash Expenses, 18 30
Walter F. Brackett, Director of Manual Arts, 550 00
Carrie B. Chapin, Teaching, 650 50
Hattie B. Heath, Teaching, 575 00
S. V. Sanborn, Teaching, . 62 50
Lillian H. Shaw, Teaching, 250 00
A. P. Smith, Teaching, 313 57
A. M. Clifford, Teaching, 213 80
G. E. Brooks, Teaching, 437 50
Mary Gallagher, Teaching, 10 00
H. J. Bartlett, Teaching, 220 00
H. J. McCarthy, Teaching, 20 00
D. H. Haviland, Teaching, 225 00
A. L. F. Edwards, Teaching, 240 00
E. R. Cushing, Teaching, 168 00
K. McGill, 6 00
James B. Wheeler, Carrying Children, 543 00
James B. Wheeler, Repairs on Barge, 2 86
George L. Cousins, Carrying Children, 538 25
Thomas J. Dee, Carrying Children, 522 00
John F. Farrar & Son, Carrying Children, 80 00
J. F. Baker & Son, Carrying Pupil to Concord, 17 85
F. E. Cousins & Co., Carrying Children, 10 50
Charles Wetherbee, Carving Pupil to Concord, 11 70
L. E. Brooks, Carrying Pupil to Concord, 17 45
C. D. Sargent, Carrying Pupil to Concord, 17 55
E. Russell Davis, Janitor, South School, 127 90
Edward Bannon, Janitor, Lincoln School, 500 00
H. A. Wood, M.D., School Physicain, 200 00
National Express Co., Express, 3 10
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Town of Concord, Tuition,
City of Waltham Tuition,
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., Service,
Boston & Maine R.R., School Ticket,
Waltham Coal Co., Coal,
F. E. Cousins & Co., Coal,
F. A. Cooper, Painting,
C. S. Wheeler, Insurance, So. School.
B. K. Pratt Coal Co., Coal,
E. Howard Clock Co., Repairs,
J. A. Burgess, Repairs on Barge,
Dan. McAskill, Repairs on Barge,
M. Steinmann, Repairs on Barge,
Herbert Neally, Repairs on Barge,
Thomas McGann, Repairs on Barge,
King & Kelley, Repairs on Barge,
Annie L. Foreman, School Census,
E. W. Pope, Milk,
Lincoln Water Works, New School,
Lincoln Water Works, So. School,
Current Events, Printing.
I. N. MacRae, Labor,
J. L. Hammett Co., Supplies,
American Book Co., Supplies,
Houghton Mfg. Co., Supplies,
Milton Bradley Co., Supplies,
Ginn & Co., Supplies,
Edward E. Babb & Co., Supplies,
Silver Burdett Co., Supplies,
Chandler & Barber, Supplies,
Wagnalls & Co., Supplies,
Linen Thread Co., Supplies,
H. Goldberger, Supplies,
C. G. Fairbanks, Supplies,
Perry Picture Co., Supplies,
Prang & Co., Supplies 6 64
885 80
130 00
24 91
326 69
14 41
2 00
3 00
33 60
413 18
5 00
9 00
10 00
2 80
22 00
13 00
54 50
10 00
1 84
75 00
25 50
8 00
15 29
3 96
27 40
5 68
11 16
60 05
269 58
9 45
1 40
1 13
6 60
7 10
2 00
2 42
48
1). C. Heath Co., Supplies,
Atkinson & Co., Supplies,
J. H. Reynolds, Supplies,
F. H. Brown, Supplies,
Buttrick Lumber Co., Supplies,
A. M. McLeod, Supplies,
B. F. Macey, Supplies,
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
J. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
F. L. Goldsmith, Supplies,
Total,
37
90
60
60
4
50
51
54
1
07
11
25
8
77
85 67
2
55
$9,756.87
HIGHWAYS
Payments
John W. Rooney, Labor on Highways, $317 66
Martin J. Rooney, Labor on Highways, 533 87
William H. Ryan, Labor on Highways, 449 46
Dennis Doherty, Labor on Highways, 384 17
Patrick Craven, Labor on Highways, 341 67
Andrew Doherty Labor on Highways, 2 00
Henry Butcher, Labor on Highways, 8 00
Thomas Barnes, Labor on Highways, 4 00
Albert Sutton, Labor on Highways, 28 00
James Diamond, Labor on Highways, 47 00
John Johnson, Labor for Highway Dept., 781 66
John F. Farrar, Superintendent of Streets, 731 67
Frank Cunningham, Labor, 352 00
John F. Farrar & Son, Labor, 402 11
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Cunningham Bros., Labor,
D. E. Sherman, Labor,
R. D. Donaldson, Labor,
H. S. Cousins & Co., Labor,
F. E. Cousins & Co., Labor,
C. H. Bamforth Labor,
Thomas L. Giles, Labor,
I. N. MacRae,
M. Keane, Inscription on Stone,
F. E. Cousins & Co., Grain,
B. W. Brown, Grain,
J. W. Raymond, Grain,
E. R. Farrar, Hay,
D. E. Sherman, Hay,
C. S. Smith, Gravel,
P. Craven, Gravel,
G. W. Browning, Gravel,
Annie Morrissey, Stone,
M. Tankle, Stone,
Daniel Holman, Stone,
John Fleming, Stone,
M. Connors, Stone,
L. E. Brooks, Stone,
Wallace M. Brooks, Stone,
Eugene Jose, Stone,
Horace Paine, Stone,
Edward McHugh, Stone,
B. W. Pearson, Stone,
Thomas J. Dee, Stone,
R. E. Butcher, Stone,
Waltham Trap Rock, Stone,
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., Services,
E. S. Bent, Rent of Barn,
J. S. Hart, M.D., Rent of Barn,
J. F. Farrar & Son, 1500 lbs. Straw,
Marcy & Co., Coal,
$37 00
252 00
103 08
36 75
10 00
2 00
27 50
4 72
12 50
182 23
610 18
43 66
23 80
155 43
55 65
1 90
24 75
12 00
18 00
6 00
9 00
18 00
5 20
230 60
41 20
6 80
9 40
32 77
5 00
77 07
994 45
13 66
58 66
62 50
11 25
18 97
50
M. L. Snelling, Coal,
J. A. Burgess, Shoeing and Repairing,
Dan McAskill, Shoeing and Repairing,
John MacComber, Repairing,
A. D. Hayes, Repairing,
Lincoln Water Works, Repairing,
Standard Oil Co., 260 bbls. Road Oil,
W. Chisholm, Ladder,
S. R. Snelling, Team,
Boston & Maine R.R., Freight,
Lincoln Water Works, Water,
Wallace M. Brooks, Rent of Land,
Thomas Coburn, Use of Steam Roller,
H. L. Alderman, Medical Attendance,
Good Road Machine Co., Supplies,
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
Ames Plow Company, Supplies,
Eastern Drug Co., Supplies,
D. H. Sherman, Supplies,
Eagle Oil & Supply Co., Supplies,
A. D. Hayes, Supplies,
J. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
Total,
MOTH WORK
15 00
163 10
44 05
56 40
21 00
2 95
964 14
3 00
5 00
7 97
54 70
25 00
110 00
9 00
9 00
67 97
1 88
1 20
25 74
11 50
46 00
10 75
$9,252 40
Payments
E. R. Farrar, Services as Tree Warden, $70 50
E. R. Farrar, Horse Hire, 19 50
E. R. Farrar, Postage, 3 00
E. R. Farrar, Housing Sprayer, 25 00
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John J. Kelliher, Services as Tree Warden.
John J. Kelliher, Supplies,
Burt Pearson, Labor,
Burt Pearson, Horse Hire,
Charles R. Butcher, Labor,
Henry A. Butcher, Labor,
Henry A. Butcher, Horse Hire,
James O'Brien, Labor,
James O'Brien, Horse Hire,
Norman Fleming, Labor,
John Fleming, Labor,
John Cannair, Labor,
Thomas Barnes, Labor,
Patrick J. Lennon, Labor,
William Riley, Labor,
A. J. Dougherty, Labor,
D. E. Sherman, Labor,
S. R. Snelling, Labor,
Highway Dept. Labor,
Lincoln Water Works, Water,
J. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
White's Garage, Supplies,
John MacComber, Repairs,
John A. Burgess, Repairs,
Dan McAskill, Repairs,
James E. Baker, Cash paid for freight,
James T. Laird, Horse Hire,
Frost Insecticide Co., Repairing,
Total,
556
50
4
31
137 82
75
00
173
75
560 46
28
00
230
64
26 00
115
32
103
51
479
77
355
00
317
27
303
77
63
75
75 00
117
22
93
50
36 45
9 44
1
58
5
75
5 75
2
75
7 00
1
30
10
50
3
00
$4,018
11
52
TREE
WARDEN
John J. Kelliher, Superintendent,
$129 00
James O'Brien, Labor,
65 25
Thomas Barnes, Labor,
77 00
William Riley, Labor,
18 00
Patrick J. Lennon, Labor,
12 38
John Cannair, Labor,
6 75
Henry A. Butcher, Labor,
7 88
Dan McAskill, Repairs,
1 75
M. H. Doherty, Supplies,
5 00
Total, $323 01
STATE AID
Payments
John Tasker, 12 payments at $4.00, $48 00
WIDENING STATION ROAD
Payments
R. D. Donaldson, second payment, $1,000 00
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SUPPORT OF POOR
Payments
Commonwealth of Mass., Care of Caroline Preble, $79 70
City of Waltham, Care of Mrs. Ellsworth,
J. S. Hart, M.D., Care of M. J. Pollard,
J. S. Hart, M.D., Care of J. Hanley,
J. S. Hart, M.D., Care of C. Haynes,
Mary Rooney, Care of M. J. Pollard,
J. S. Hart, M.D., Care of Guy Dinsmore,
Waltham Hospital, Care of Guy Dinsmore,
B. S. Parker, Collector, Care of Charles Haynes,
Total, $258 42
38
27
20
00
2
00
2
00
18
00
2
20
56
25
Les, 40
00
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Payments
F. E. Cousins & Co., Care of Fire Wagon,
J. T. Laird, 2 Chemicals,
Henry K. Barnes, Supplies,
Merrill Dexter & Co., Supplies,
Total, $218 24
$25
00
20 00
171
00
2
24
HYDRANTS AND OTHER WATER SERVICE
Payments
Lincoln Water Works, Water Town Hall, $33 00
Lincoln Water Works, Hydrants, 1,710 00
Lincoln Water Works, Watering Troughs, 515 57
Total, $2,258 57
54
CEMETERY
Payments
C. S. Wheeler, A. A. Ray Legacy for Investment, $300 00
Lincoln Water Works, Water,
New England Nurseries, Trimming Hedge,
James T. Laird, Sharpening Mowers,
Roger Sherman, Labor,
Total, $663 54
LINCOLN LIBRARY
WALTHAM HOSPITAL
10 00
55
60
8
75
289
19
Payments
John F. Farrar, Dog Tax Returned, $384 77
John F. Farrar, Town Appropriation, 400 00
John F. Farrar, Special Appropriation, 300 00
Total, $1,084 77
Payments
Waltham Hospital, Appropriation, $250 00
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JOSE WATER EXTENSION
Payment
Town Treasurer, $1,200 00
EXTRA SCHOOLHOUSE BONDS
Sinking and Trust Fund, Appropriation, $3,000 00
BOARD OF HEALTH
Payments
M. M. Welch, Fumigating, $16 00
National Express Co., Express, 44
Total, $16 44
LEE'S BRIDGE
Payments
J. R. Worcester & Co., Plans, etc., $337 86
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STREET LIGHTS
Payments.
Edison Electric Illuminating Co., January,
Edison Electric Illuminating Co., Febraury,
Edison Electric Illuminating Co., March,
Edison Electric Illuminating Co., April,
Edison Electric Illumianting Co., May,
Edison Electric Illuminating Co., June,
Edison Electric Illuminating Co., July,
Edison Electric Illuminating Co., August,
Edicon Electric Illuminating Co., September,
Edison Electric Illuminating Co., October,
Edison Electric Illuminating Co., November
Edison Electric Illuminating Co., December,
Total $1,113 88
$98 50
93 68
90 37
86 31
81 83
83 09
81 10
85 48
95 00
105 32
106 58
106 62
INTEREST
Payments
C. S. Wheeler, Note, due Dec. 1, 1911,
First National Bank, Discount on Note 2
Payment of Town Notes,
First National Bank, Payment, Note 1,
First National Bank, Payment, Note 2,
$201
36
2, 131
28
332
64
10,000 00
10,000
00
$20,000 00
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SPECIAL WATER ACCOUNT SINKING FUND
Payments
Tresaurer, Water Bonds, $2,200 00
BONDS ACCOUNT NEW SCHOOLHOUSE
Payments
First National Bank, Sehoolhouse Bonds, $3,000 00
INTEREST ACCOUNT NEW SCHOOLHOUSE
BONDS
Payments
First National Bank, Coupons, due Jan. 1, 1912, $920 00
First National Bank, Coupons, due July 1, 1912, 920 00
Total, $1,840 00
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MISCELLANEOUS
Payments
Edward Bannon, Services as Janitor, $499 96
National Express Co., Express, 2 96
John F. Farrar, Special Police, 1910, 15 00
J. T. Laird, Services as Constable, 25 00
Geo. E. Cunningham, Services as Constable, 42 00
Winslow A. Eaton, Services as Constable, 25 00
Geo. E. Cunningham, Court Expenses, 23 85
John F. Farrar, Special Police, 1911, 20 00
James T. Laird, Posting Warrants, etc., 21 00
New England Telephone, Services, 43 83
P. B. Murphy, Printing, 3 15
George E. Crosby Co., Printing, 315 45
C. S. Smith, Printing, 6 54
Mary E. Cuff, Printing, 11 45
Waltham Publishing Co., Printing, 2 50
William Ferguson, Printing, 2 95
Waltham Coal Co., Coal, Hall, 15 28
B. K. Pratt Coal Co., Coal, Hall, 273 65
Mrs. Edward Bannon, Repairing Flag, 2 00
Edison Light Co., Services of Lights, 28 45
C. S. Wheeler, Cash paid for Certification Notes, 9 00
J. S. Hart, M.D., Returning Births, 2 50
Herbert E. Barnes, Returning Deaths, 4 50
M. M. Welch, Inspecting Cattle, 19 50
John Tasker, Expense, May 30th, 8 50
James T. Laird, two Chemicals, 20 00
Boston & Maine R.R., Freight, 25
W. H. Brewster & Co., Insurance, 80 00
Charles S. Wheeler, Abatement of Taxes, 81 98
Allen Bros., 20 Badges, Special Police, 15 00
Horace J. Stevens, Court Fees, 47
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J. T. Laird, Court Fees, $8 02
J. T. Laird, Services at Election, 5 00
J. W. Lennon, Services at Election and Primary, 7 00
J. M. Eveleth, Services at Election and Primary, 7 00
T. L. Giles, Services at Election and Primary 7 00
H. G. Farrar, Services at Election, 5 00
William H. Sherman, Assessor, • 50 00
C. S. Wheeler, Assessor, 50 00
William C. Pierce, Assessor and Copying, 75 00
Charles S. Smith, Selectmen, 150 00
Chalres S. Smith, Overseer, 25 00
Charles S. Smith, Registrar, 10 00
Charles S. Smith, Postage, 5 32
R. D. Donaldson, Selectman, 150 00
R. D. Donaldson, Overseer, 25 00
R. D. Donaldson, Registrar, 10 00
C. L. Todd, Selectman, 150 00
C. L. Todd, Overseer, 25 00
C. L. Todd, Registrar, 10 00
M. H. Doherty, Sealer of Weights and Measures, 40 00
Geo. L. Chapin, Town Clerk, 100 00
Geo. L. Chapin, Registrar, 15 00
C. S. Wheeler, Town Treasurer, etc., 313 12
C. S. Wheeler, Collector of Taxes, 1910, 551 16
Lincoln Water Works, Water, Hall, 17 00
H. J. Cooper, Labor, 3 00
Badger & Co., Labor, 11 00
R. D. Donaldson, Labor, Town Hall, 15 76
R. D. Donaldson, Labor, Town Scales, 3 70
R. D. Donaldson, Labor, Old Schoolhouse, 5 75
L. E. Bazley, Labor, 9 89
Cunningham Bros., Labor, 427 00
I. N. MacRae, Labor, Town Hall, 7 78
Hobbs & Warren, Supplies, 75
Thomas Groom & Co., Supplies, 17 75
J. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies, 10 37
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Pettingell & Co., Supplies,
H. K. Barnes, Supplies,
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
C. E. Woodhall, Tuning Pianos,
A. J. Doherty, Services % Old Schoolhouse,
T. J. Dee, Care of Fire Hose,
W. C. Robus, Care of Fire Hose,
C. H. Rooney, Care of Fire Hose,
M. J. Rooney, Care of Fire Hose,
J. W. Rooney, Care of Fire Hose,
Thomas Martin, Care of Fire Hose,
Joseph Mahan, Care of Fire Hose,
Frank Hosea, Fighting Fire,
C. S. Wheeler,
C. Lunt & Son,
Charles Foreman,
M. Sherman,
Martin Coffey,
T. W. Smith,
F. M. Moynihan,
J. J. Moynihan,
J. H. Welch,
John Hayes,
T. L. Giles,
T. Ahearn,
C. R. Butcher,
J. E. McHugh,
Geo. N. Bean,
Thomas J. Dee,
L. E. Bazley,
J. W. Rooney,
J. Mahan,
H. Patnode,
J. M. Chute,
J. Monella,
F. Monella,
3
17
4
00
8
16
7 00
50
00
15
00
3
60
2 80
1
20
1
20
1
20
1
20
1
20
5
80
4
80
2
40
5
20
80
9 4
60
60
60
5
20
40
6
80
2
00
2
90
7
20
16
90
3
20
2
80
1
20
1
20
60
3
20
3
20
61
D. Monella, Fighting Fire,
3 20
P. Monella,
3 20
E. Bean, '
4 00
N. Catone, l
1 60
J. Palmer, '
1 60
M. J. Rooney, '
1 60
John Ryan, '
2 00
Charles Harding, '
3 00
Harold Walley, '
2 80
J. B. Wheeler,
8 20
R. D. Donaldson, '
2 60
J. W. Nelson,
2 80
D. L. Hamilton, '
5 20
J. T. Laird,
60
Kidder Bros., '
80
W. A. Eaton, '
3 00
J. Frazier, '
80
P. J. Lennon, '
3 60
W. C. Robus,
3 20
F. E. Cousins & Co., Labor, on account of Fires,
115 40
Isaac N. MacRae, Labor, on account of Fires,
48 41
Thirty-three Fireman at $2.00,
66 00
J. W. Lennon, Services i
is Audil
or,
125 00
Total,
:,742 83
LEGACY— JOHN H. PIERCE ESTATE
Payment
For Lincoln Library,
$1,000 00
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RECAPITULATION
Schools, $9,756 87
Highways, 9,252 40
Moth Work, 4,018 11
Tree Warden, 323 01
Support of Poor, 258 42
Public Library, 1,084 77
Cemetery, 663 54
Board of Health, 16 44
Street Light, 1,113 88
Water, 18,947 51
Miscellaneous, 4,742 83
Fire Department, 218 24
Interest, 332 64
Payment of Notes, 20,000 00
State Aid, 48 00
Wideing Station Road, 1,000 00
Hydrants and other Water Service, 2,258 57
Waltham Hospital, 250 00
Jose Water Extension, 1,200 00
Lee's Bridge, 337 86
Interest, % New Schoolhouse Bonds, 1,840 00
Bonds, % New Schoolhouse, 3,000 00
Special Water % Sinking Fund, 2,200 00
Extra Schoolhouse Bonds, Sinking and Trust
Funds, 3,000 00
Legacy, John H. Pierce Estate, for Lincoln Lib-
rary to Commissioners of Trust Funds, 1,000 00
Total,
$86,863 09
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS AND MEAT
To the Board of Selectmen: —
I hereby submit the following report of animals slaugh-
tered during year 1911:
Cows 142
Calves 382
Bulls 4
Pigs 1,094
Sheep 2
MARTIN M. WELCH,
Inspector of Meat.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
To the Board of Selectmen: —
The Board of Fire Engineers herewith submit the
fourth annual report, ending January 31st, 1912:
Force.
Thirty-five men belong to the department: one chief,
five assistant engineers, and twenty-nine call men.
There are three organized companies.
Apparatus
The apparatus belonging to the department is . as
follows :
Three hose carriages, sixteen fire extinguishers and two
ladders.
Location of Apparatus
No. 1. Hose House, old schoolhouse, Lincoln Center.
No. 2. Kept at F. E. Cousins' grain store, South
Lincoln.
No. 3. Hose House, John Dee's farm, Virginia Road,
North Lincoln.
Fires
The past year has been rather an unfortunate one,
having the loss of one mill, one stable, and the partial
loss of one stable and three dwelling houses, at a loss of
about $20,000, and a number of chimney and brush fires.
We would recommend the Town purchase a Motor
Truck for the center of Town, and provide a place to keep
the same.
ISAAC N. MACRAE, Chief,
WM. C. ROBUS,
WM. SHERMAN,
THOMAS DEE,
HERBERT FARRAR,
FRED. E. COUSINS,
Board of Engineers.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Selectmen of Lincoln: —
Sirs: — As Superintendent of Streets it is again my
duty to report to you. Following the winter of last
year, with its lack of snow and constant freezing and
thawing, the roads were in a badly rutted condition.
These ruts were filled practically all over the Town with
cracked stone, which was wet down and rolled in, thus
making a good smooth surface. The new road in front
of the Barnes and Pierce places, which was left in an
unfinished condition the fall before, necessitated a large
and extra expense. During the spring and early summer
we had about four months of very slight rainfall. This
situation created a universal cry for a dust suppressor
and oil was liberally distributed over as many of the
highways as possible. Extra help and horses were em-
ployed, and two scrapers used instead of one, to take the
dish out of the highways and leave them with a crown.
Gravel was taken from borrow-pits and roadsides, and
the material used where it was deemed necessary.
Several corners appeared to be causing inconvenience
on account of the view being obstructed by brush and
trees. The Tree Warden, of his own accord, and
sometimes at my suggestion, has caused these corners to
be opened in order to give travelers a clear view. In con-
tinuing this subject I would say that with the consent
of Mr. Codman, the high stone wall at the corner,
known as the Stone Watering-trough Corner was rounded
out and lowered so as to give travelers an unobstructed
view from the Codman Road to the Station Road.
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During our farmers' market season last fall I noticed
quantities of wagons, strange to me, on our South Great
Road. These wagons in order to go into the Boston
market are supposed to display the owner's name and
town on the side, and I plainly saw that many of them
were off their regular route. I accosted a man, who seem-
ed to be a prosperous farmer, and inquired why he
was on that road. His answer was, "The state road
where I used to travel through a part of Marlboro, Sub-
bury and Wayland, is now turned over to automobilists,
and the tar and tar products on the surface create a
continual block to our wheels and make it extra hard for a
newly shod horse to lift his shoes from the surface while
smooth shod horses cannot travel at all, if trying to
draw a heavy load." This extra travel, together with
the normal travel, and in addition, the wear and tear
from automobiles, will necessitate an extra expense for
repairs to the South Great Road in the near future.
From the junction of the South Great Road and the
Concord and Wayland Road repairs should be made
which will correspond with the new bridge now in process
of construction. The bad curves between the Weston
line and the railroad crossing should be removed. Since
The Frost Company has cut the timber from the Whit-
man and Jones places these curves seem sharper and
the ledges more prominent. I went over the road with
the County Engineer and one of the Commissioners and
it was suggested that if the State, County and Town
would combine, each paying one-third of the expense, a
great and permanent benefit could be secured.
I have stated in previous reports, that stone for the
crusher was a scarcity. The price paid was forty cents
per ton, and still there was a lack. The location of the
crusher so far as draft is concerned is bad. The pull
over Lincoln Hill and from there to East Lincoln or in
any other direction will certainly sap the strength of
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horses. Two feasible propositions for acquiring road
material have been offered me.
An agent of the Frost Co. offered to help move the
crusher to South Lincoln, and agreed to furnish stone
delivered on the platform as fast as the crusher could
take care of it, for the next three years. This location in
good working order, would take care of the South Great
Road, the Tower Road, the Codman Road, through
Walden woods to the Concord line, and in fact all the
roads in the south and south centre of the Town. An-
other fine location for the crusher is owned by Dr. S. H.
Blodgett. This is more central, and I consider the ma-
terial good. It consists of hard granite cobbles with
sufficient gravel for cover.
The open weather in November and December offered
a great temptation to continue work. This temptation
was not confined to myself for stones for the crusher
came pouring in from all directions. There seemed to be
nothing to do but grind them up and distribute them where
they were most needed. Ruts were filled on the Pond
Road, the Flint Road, in East Lincoln and various other
places, and, I believe, L the work was wholly to the
Town's advantage. Work went on very well until
Frank Cummingham, who was running the crusher, was
called to take Mr. Laird's place at the pumping station
for a limited time.
William Ryan, who is thoroughly familiar with the
working of the plant, operated it by my direction. My
idea was to crush and yard all the stone possible before
moving the crusher, in order to have a supply on hand
for future use in the north and east sections of the Town.
Then the snow came, other difficulties arose and the
work stopped. There is considerable stone now in the
yard ready for the crusher, and crushed stone has been
hauled to different parts of the Town ready for use in
the Spring.
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The Bent barn which the Town has occupied for the
past few years was vacated July first, on account of the
sale of the place, and Dr. Hart's barn was hired instead.
The Tree Warden has stored the sprayers and other
material there, so a part of the rent will be charged to
his department.
Our forefathers very wisely enacted a law requiring
municipalities to erect and maintian guide-boards, and
since the time has come when it is very easy for people
to travel, there seems to be a growing need of road signs.
A great many have been erected this year. Some
have been torn down and some wilfully and maliciously
destroyed. There is a large and beautiful mile-stone on
the South Great Road at the corner of lands owned by
Dr. Blodgett and Mr. Biggs. Tradition has it that this
stone was originally part of a large boulder with a seam
in it, on what was then the Morse place, now owned by
Dr. Blodgett, and that Mr. Morse, Peter Underwood,
Capt. Charles Wheeler, and James Farrar, with the aid
of oxen, opened the seam and placed half of the stone in
its present position. Time and frost have never moved
it from its foundation. A sign was then painted on the
stone reading Boston, 16 miles, Fitchburg 34 miles; with
arrows showing the proper directions. As time went on
the Morse place came into the possession of James H.
Farrar. Very much to his distaste some one painted the
whole face of the stone with a cheap advertisement.
Acid and other means were employed to remove the
disfigurement, but without success. Mr. Farrar then
chiseled over the whole face of the stone, intending to
have the original sign cut in, but was prevented by his
untimely death.
The old sign has been cut on the stone during the past
year, and I see no reason why it will not serve as a land-
mark for generations to come.
The day before Thanksgiving the off horse of the big
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team died. This horse had served the Town for nearly
ten years, and although not sound was a good faithful
worker, and would have been all right for a few years
more. The horse I referred to in my last report did very
well through the greater part of the year, but it will be
necessary to hire or buy a new team with harnesses and
probably a cart next spring.
Respectfully yours,
JOHN F. FARRAR.
Superintendent of Streets.
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Report of the Commissioners of Sinking and
Trust Funds.
1911.
Feb. 1,
Oct. 24,
Nov. 27,
Dec. 8,
" 11,
1912.
Jan. 22,
Feb. 1,
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS.
In Account with
TOWN OF LINCOLN.
Dr.
Coupons, Illinois Steel 5s ...
Coupons, New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 5s
Coupons, Am. Tel. & Tel. Co. 4s
Coupons, Boston & Albany R. R. 4s
Coupons, Lake Shore & Mich. So. Ry. 4s
Coupons, Pennsylvania R. R. Co. 33^s .
Coupons, West End St. Ry. 4>^s .
Cash, C. S. Wheeler, Treas. ..."
$3,000 Illinois Steel Co. 5s,
$2,000 Boston & Albany R. R Co, 4s,
$1,000 West End Street Railway Co. 4^a,
$2,000 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern RR
$1,000 Pennsylvania RR.Cvt. 3>£s,
Interest
Cr.
4s,
1911.
Feb. 1, Balance
1912
Jan. 22, $6,000 Town of Lincoln Serial 4s
" 22, $5,000 Town of Lincoln 4s 1936
Feb. 1,
Balance
$150 00
50 00
80 00
80 00
80 00
35 00
45 00
2,173 37
3,038 61
1,970 72
1 ; 013 75
1,874 78
974 96
53 89
$11,620 08
187 29
6,103 77
5,123 06
105 96
$11,620 08
The Fund is invested as follows:
$2,000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co.4s, due 1929.
$1,000 New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 5s, due 1915.
$6 ; 000 Town of Lincoln 4s, Serial Bonds due 1912 to 1923.
$5,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due 1936.
$1,500 Mortgage Note, Mary A. Buffum.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
72
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
FUND FOR EXTRA SCHOOL HOUSE BONDS
1911. Dr.
Dec. 22. Cash, C. S. Wheeler, Treasurer .... $3,000 00
1912.
Feb. 1. Interest 11 00
Blanace . . . . . . . . . 62 83
$3,073 83
1911. Cr.
Dec. 22. $3,000 Town of Lincoln 4s .... $3,073 83
$3,073 83
The Fund is invested as follows:
$3,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due 1936.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
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SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
SPECIAL WATER WORKS SINKING FUND
1911. Dr.
June 5. Cash, C. S. Wheeler, Treasurer
1912.
Jan. 1. Coupons, Town of Lincoln 4s
Feb. 1. Interest . . .... ...
1911. Cr.
June 5. $2,000 Town of Lincoln 4s
1912.
Feb. 1. Balance ....
$2,200 00
40 00
2 36
$2,242 36
$2,010 89
231 47
$2,242 36
The Fund is invested as follows:
$2,0000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due 1917.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
1911.
Feb.
74
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
GEORGE G. TARBELL LEGACY TO THE
LINCOLN LIBRARY.
Dr.
Balance
Dividends, N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co.
Dividends, West End St. Ry. pfd. .
Dividends, Boston & Lowell R. R. Co.
Dividends, American Tel. & Tel. Co. j
Coupons, Illinois Steel Co. 5s
Rights, American Tel. & Tel. Co.
Interest on deposit . . . ■ .
$60 76
64 00
52 00
64 00
32 00
25 00
22 30
3 42
$323 48
1912 Cr.
Jan. 22. Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer Lincoln Library
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, principal account
$240 42
83 06
$323 48
The Fund is invested as follows:
8 shares Boston & Lowell Railroad Co.
13 shares West End Street Railway Co., preferred.
8 shares New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.
4 shares American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
$500 Illinois Steel Co. 5s, due 1913.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
75
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
GEORGE RUSSELL LEGACY TO THE
LINCOLN LIBRARY.
1911. Dr
Feb. 1. Balance
Dividends, Fitchburg Railroad Co
Dividends, N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. ....
Interest on deposit
1912. Cr.
Jan. 22. Cash paid J. F. Farrar, Treasurer Lincoln Library
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, principal account,
The Fund is invested as follows
7 shares Fitchburg Railroad Co., preferred.
2 shares New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.
$33 02
35 00
16 00
80
$84 82
$51 80
33 02
$84 82
Respectfully submitted,
C L. TODD, Treasurer.
76
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account ivith
JULIA A. BEMIS FUND FOR BENEFIT
OF LINCOLN LIBRARY
1911. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance
Coupons, American Tel. & Tel. 4s. .
Dividends, West End Street Railway, Common
Interest
1912. Cr.
Jan. 22. Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treas. Lincoln Library
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, principal account
The Fund is invested as follows:
$1,000 American Tel. & Tel. Co. 4s, due 1929.
2 shares West End Street Railway Co., common.
$7 25
40 00
7 00
72
$54 97
47 72
7 25
$54 97
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
77
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
ABBIE J. STEARNS FUND FOR LINCOLN LIBRARY.
1911.
Feb. 1. Balance
Coupons, Pennsylvania R. R. 3j^s
Amer. Tel. & Tel. 4s
Dividends, West End St. Ry. Co. Common
Interest
$19 40
35 00
40 00
17 50
2 05
$113 95
94 55
19 40
$113 95
1912. Cr.
Jan 22. Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer Lincoln Library
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, principal account
The Fund is invested as follows:
$1,000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co. 4s, due 1929
$1,000 Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Convertible 3^s, 1915.
5 shares West End Street Railway Co., common.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer
78
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
ABBIE J. STEARNS FUND FOR SILENT POOR.
1911. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance
Coupons, Pennsylvania R.R. 33^s
" American Tel. & Tel. Co . 4s
Interest
1911. Cr.
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, income account
Balance on deposit, principal account
The Fund is invested as follows:
$103 19
35 00
40
00
3
99
$182
18
137
18
45 00
$182
18
$1,000 Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Convertible 3}£s, due 1915.
$1,000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co. 4s, due 1929.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD. Treasurer.
79
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
ABBIE J. STEARNS FUND FOR TOWN HEARSE
1911. Dr
Feb 1. Balance $85 24
Dividend, Pennsylvania R. R. . 27 00
Rights, Pennsylvania RR. Co. . . •.-. . 9 14
Interest 3 09
$124 47
1911 Or.
Dec. 12. 2 Shares Pennsylvania R. R. Co $123 25
1912.
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit 1 22
$124 47
The Fund is invested as follows:
11 shares Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
Respectfully submitted
C. L. TODD, Treasurer
80
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
JOHN H. PIERCE LEGACY TO THE LINCOLN
LIBRARY
1912. Dr.
Jan. 22. Cash, from Chas. S. Wheeler, Treasurer . . . $1,000 00
$1,000 00
1912. . „ Or.
Jan. 23. $1,000 Kalispell Water & Electric Co., 5s . . . $992 36
Feb. 1. Balance, principal account 7 64
$1,000 00
The Fund is invested as follows:
$1,000 Kalispell Water & Electric Co., 5s, due 1912.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
81
C. L. TODD, TREASURER
In Account with
1911.
Feb. 1.
1911
Feb.
Mar.
Aug.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
THE BEMIS LECTURE FUND.
Dr.
Balance $571 13
Dividends, Pennsylvania Railroad . . . . 81 00
" Boston & Providence R.R. ... 100 00
N. Y., N. H. & H. R.R 40 00
Fitchburg R.R. pfd 50 00
Old Colony R. R 70 00
Boston & Albany 87 50
Boston & Maine R.R 45 00
American Tel. & Tel. Co 480 00
Boston & Lowell R.R 240 00
West End St. Ry. pfd 40 00
Nor. Idaho & Mont. Power pfd. . . 250 00
Coupons, Maine Central R.R., 4>£s . . .-••.. 270 00
Rights Pennsylvania R.R. Co 26 40
American Tel. & Tel. Co 360 00
" Gain Am. Tel. stock Sold and Rights Bought 94 50
Interest on deposit 14 81
Cr.
9. Edward L. Rogers, lecture .
22. Boston Octette Co., concert .
22. S. C. Rogers, lantern
1. M. Sereque, printing .
9. Hoiner B. Hulbut, lecture .
23. J. Ernest Woodland, lecture
3. S. C. Rogers, lantern .
22. M. Sereque printing
22. Japanese Lanterns
22. L. E. Bagley, Labor, etc
22. Boston Letter Carriers' Band, concert
22. H. T. Wheeler, barge
1. William Ferguson, stamps and advertising
13. 4 shares Pennsylvania R.R. Co. ,
16. M. Sereque, printing
2. The Barleben Trio, concert .
18. Robert B. Glenn, lecture . .
27. Arthur S. Riggs, lecture .
11. Dodge Torello Co., concert .
26. Marshall Darrach, reading .
$2,820 34
$75 00
125 00
10 00
4 00
42 00
100 00
10 00
4 50
1 40
7 00
112 00
3 00
3 08
242 75
5 50
137 50
100 00
75 00
125 00
75 00
82
1912.
Jan.
4.
P. F. Parker, cartoonist
50 00
17.
George L. Cousins, barge
15 00
20.
Powell Printing Co., printing
6 00
27.
M. H. Doherty, carriages
14 00
Feb.
1.
Balance on deposit ....
1,477 61
$2,820 34
This Fund of $30,000 is invested as follows:
30 shares Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
30 " Boston & Lowell R.R. Co.
10 " Boston & Providence R.R. Co.
10 " Boston & Albany R.R. Co.
10 " Fitchburg Railroad Co., pfd.
10 " Old Colony Railroad Co.
10 " West End St. Ry. Co. pfd.
5 " New York, New Haven & Hartford R.R. Co.
10 " Boston & Maine Railroad Co., common.
60 " American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
50 " Northern Idaho & Montana Power Co., pfd.
$5,000 Central Cross-Town R.R. Co., 5s, in liquidation.
$6,000 Maine Central Railroad Co., 4Hs, due 1912.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer
83
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Of the Town of Lincoln for the year ending Jan. 21, 191 2
No epidemic of contagious diseases has occurred in
the town during the past year.
There have been reported to the Board: — lease of
chicken pox, 1 case of measels, and 2 cases of tuberculois.
No complaints have been received by the Board on
account of nuisances.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARDS W. HERMAN.
ROBERT D. DONALDSON,
MARTIN M. WELCH.
84
ASSESSORS REPORT.
The Board of Assessors submit the following report :
Number of residents assessed on
property, 226
' non- residents assessed on
property 89
' assessed on polls only,
194
' acres of land assessed,
8,740
' dwelling houses assessed,
247J
' horses assessed,
345
' cows assessed,
707
neat cattle other than cows assessed, 130
' swine assessed,
472
' sheep assessed,
3
Value of land, exclusive of building
58, $540,257 00
" buildings, exclusive of land,
811,015 00
" real estate,
$1,351,272 00
" personal estate,
2,248,954 00
Total vaulation,
$3,600,226 00
State tax,
$4,620 00
County tax,
2,949 74
State highway tax,
103 00
Town grants,
35,350 19
Total,
$43,022 93
85
Number of polls, 335
Deduct part of corporation tax, $6,350 67
Rate $10.00 per $1,000.
Amount to be collected $36,672 26
CHARLES S. WHEELER,
WM. C. PEIRCE,
WM. H. SHERMAN,
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101
WATER COMMISSIONERS REPORT
The Water Commissioners herewith present their
annual report. At the last annual meeting it was voted
to make extensions of the water pipe as follows :
From the corner near Lorenzo Brooks to opposite the
residence of Eugene Jose; from opposite the Mayer place
to opposite the residence of David Farquhar, and from
the terminus opposite the Flynn estate to opposite the
house owned by the City of Cambridge.
The Jose extension as those heretofore made was on a
5 % guarantee for 5 years. The Farquhar extension on a
7% guarantee for 5 years, and the Cambridge extension
on a permanent guarantee of 7 % of cost of construction.
The cost of these three extensions was as follows:
Jose Extension
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Pipe,
$581 99
Hydrant,
24 66
Gate,
7 60
Horse Hire,
4 65
Digging and Laying 2,265 feet at 28 cents,
538 44
138| yards at $3.00,
415 50
Setting Hydrant,
2 00
Teaming,
38 40
$1,593 24
102
Cambridge Extension
Hydrant,
Gate,
Freight,
1,923 feet pipe at 28 cents,
154J yards Rock at $3.00,
Hydrant,
Pipe,
Farquhar Extension
Pipe,
Hydrant,
Freight,
4 Gates,
1,181 cubic feet at 28 cents,
19J yards Rock at $3.00,
One Hydrant
Teaming,
$24 66
7 60
80 11
538 44
463 50
2 00
480 75
$1,597 06
$295 25
24 66
22 04
18 78
7 60
15 20
330 68
58 50
2 00
19 20
$793 91
The contract for this work as well as the teaming of the
pipe was awarded to Cunningham Bros., the lowest bidder
at 28 cents per lineal foot; $3.00 per cubic yard for rock
excavation and $2.00 each for Hydrants. All of the
work was done under the direction of the Superintendent.
There is due Cunningham Bros, on account of this
work 10% reserve, held 6 months as follows:
The Cambridge Extension, $100 39
The Jose Extension, 105 18
The Farquhar Extension, 39 11
Total, $244 68
103
We are pleased to report that the bill regulating the
amount of water which Concord can draw from Sandy
Pond passed the legislature last Spring. A copy of the
bill is appended to this report.
The suit brought by Lincoln vs. Concord in the Su-
preme Court has been withdrawn.
On Jan. 1, 1912, the water in the pond was 5 feet 3J
inches below the top of the flash board at the outlet or
1 foot 6f inches higher than on Jan. 1, 1911, thus showing
conclusively that under the restrictions, the pond will
eventually fill and we hope remain substantially full.
The Venturii Meter near the reservoir has shown during
the latter part of the year an excessive waste of water
during the night. Steps have been taken to ascertain, if
possible, the cause of such waste and this investigation
will be continued.
The water takers are earnestly urged to see that all
fixtures are closed at night and any leaky fixtures repaird.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE L. CHAPIN, Chairman,
For the Water Commissioners.
104
SUMMARY OF STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING FEBRUARY i, 1911.
Lincoln Water Works, Lincoln, Middlesex County, Mass.
General Statistics
Population by census of 1910, 1,175.
Date of construction, 1874.
By whom owned, Town.
Source of supply, Sandy Pond.
Mode of supply, Pumping.
Pumping Statistics
Laidlaw-Dunn-Gordon, Cross compound Fly Wheel
Pump, 12" and 20|" x 5| " x 12".
Deane Compound Condensing Duplex Pump 1\" and
16"x9|"xl8".
Description of fuel used.
Kind, hard and soft coal.
Brand of coal, Lackawanna, New River.
Average price of hard coal per gross ton, delivered, $6.65.
Average price of soft coal, per gross ton, delivered,
Percentage of ash, 21.5%.
Wood, price per cord, $5.50.
Coal consumed for the year in pumping, 331,568 lbs.
Pounds of wood consumed, equivalent amount of coal,
866.
Total equivalent coal consumed for the year, 331,568
lbs.
Total pumpage for the year, 71,704,000 gallons.
Average static head against which pumps work 148.5 ft.
105
Average dynamic head against which pumps work 160 ft.
Number of gallons pumped per pound of equivalent coal,
216.
Duty.
Cost of Pumping, figured on pumping station expenses,
viz., $2,672.40.
Per million gallons pumped, $37.12.
Per million gallons raised one foot (dynamic ), 23.2 cents.
Statistics of Consumption of Water
Estimated total population at date, 1,175.
Estimated population on lines of pipe, 1,126.
Estimated population supplied, 1,100.
Total water pumped for the year, 71,704,000 gallons.
Passed through meters, 27,390,400 gallons.
Percentage of consumption metered 38.2.
Average daily consumption, gallons.
*Gallons per day to each inhabitant, 129.+
*Gallons per day to each consumer, 137.+
*Gallons per day to each tap, 523.+
*The metered water sold to R. R. Co. is deducted from
the total consumption in making these averages.
106
Statistics Relating to Distribution System.
Mains.
1 . Kind of pipe, cast iron
and cement lined.
2. Sizes, from 4" to 12".
3. Extended 5,369 ft.
during year.
4. Discontinued 00 ft.
during year.
5. Total now in use,
25,075 miles.
6. Cost of repairs per
mile, $0.00.
7. Number of leaks per
mile, .36.
8. Length of pipes less
than 4 inches diam.,
\ miles.
9. Number of hydrants
added during year, 3.
10. Number of hydrants
(public and private)
now in use, 114.
11. Number of stop gates
added during year,
5.
12. Number of stop gates
now in use, 18.
13. Number of stop gates
smaller than 4 inch,
0.
14. Number of blow-offs,
19.
15. Range of pressure on
mains 40 lbs. to 60
lbs.
Services.
16. Kind of pipe, gal v.
iron and cement
lined.
17. Sizes, r to 4*
18. Extended 78 ft.
19. Discontinued 00 feet.
20. Total now in use, 00
miles.
21. Number of service
taps added during
year, 11.
22. Number now in use,
290.
23. Average length of
service, 12 feet.
24. Average cost of serv-
ice for the year,
$9.50.
25. Number of meters
added, 6.
26. Number now in use,
36.
107
WATER.
Payments.
J. T. Laird, Services as Superintendent and
Engineer,
J. T. Laird, Horse Hire,
W. S. Johnson, Professional Services,
Charles S. Baxter, Professional Services,
Innes & Tuttle, Professional Services,
Matthews, Thompson & Spring, Professional
Services,
Waltham Coal Co., Coal,
S. R. Snelling, Coal,
R. H. Pratt Coal Co., Coal,
S. R. Snelling, Teaming Coal,
Boston & Maine R.R., Freight,
National Express Co., Express,
J. S. Donavon Co., Automobile Hire,
M. H. Doherty, Carriage Hire,
Edison Light Co., Electric Light Service,
W. J. Hardy, Dinner,
First National Bank, Coupons,
First National Bank, Bonds,
Cunningham Bros., Jose Extension,
Cunningham Bros., Cambridge Extension,
Cunningham Bros., Farquhar Extension,
Winfred Wheeler, Plants,
Whitman & Howard, Services,
William C. Pierce, Rent of Land,
R. H. Pratt Coal Co., Freight Charges,
Sinking & Trust Fund, Sinking Fund,
John F. Farrar & Son, 3 cord wood,
First National Bank, Expense % Water Bonds,
G. L. Chapin, Collector,
G. L. Chapin, Water Commissioner,
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917 97
1,800 00
600 00
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178 48
627 15
355 75
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248 75
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903 55
352 07
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J. S. Hart, M.D., Water Commissioner,
S. H. Blodgett, M.D., Water Commissioner,
C. S. Wheeler, Water Commissioner,
C. S. Smith, Water Commissioner,
George E. Crosby, Printing,
Chapman Valve Co., Supplies
National Meter Co.,
Chadwick Boston Lead Co.,
Walworth Mfg. Co.,
Eagle Oil & Supply Co.,
Hodge Boiler Co.,
George E. Winslow,
Boston S. R & R. & Supply Co.,
M. J. Drummond & Co.,
E. B. Badger & Son,
Union Water Meter Co.,
W. A. Hayes Co.,
Davis & Farnham Mfg. Co.,
Builders' Iron Foundry,
Deane Steam Pump Co.,
The Garlock Packing Co.,
J. L. Chapin & Son,
A. J. Dougherty,
Frank Campobasso,
Frank Cunningham,
J. F. Farrar & Son,
Dan. McAskill,
Moth Work,
Tree Warden,
Cunningham Bros.,
I. N. MacRae,
Hazen & Whipple, Engineers,
F. H. Place & Co.,
R. B. Laird,
David Farquhar,
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WATER RECEIPTS.
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$11,886 30
OUTSTANDING WATER BONDS.
Issue of 1894, due one each year, $3,000 00
Issue of 1897, due 1917, 10,000 00
Issue of 1900, due 1930, 23,000 00
Issue of 1902, due 1932, 9,000 00
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Report of the Treasurer of the Lincoln Cemetery
Commissioners
February 1, 1911, Balance on hand, . ...
Four dividends of $2.50 each on 2 shares Fitchburg Railroad
preferred,
Two dividends of $6.00 each on 3 shares Union Pacific
preferred, ...
Four dividends of $7.00 each on 4 shares American Sugar
Refining preferred,
December 4, 1911, Received from H. E. Barnes, account Cook
lot
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Securities on hand :
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CHARLES S. SMITH,
Treasurer.
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TREE WARDEN'S REPORT
Gentlemen: — This year the brush has been cut, and the
dead wood removed from the trees, on the following
roads : the Station Road from the center of Town to the
railroad station, the piece of wood between Tower Road
and Station Road, Trapelo Road as far as the cemetery,
Flint Road to. Mr. Flint's residence, Silver Hill Road
from Trapelo Road to Dr. Herman's, Martin Road, and
Wayland Road to the Wayland line. The dead limbs
were remove^ from the trees in the cemetery near the
Town Hall, and the trees on the common.
The dead wood and clashing limbs were also removed
from trees on other roads where it was necessary for
public safety and convenience.
Elm Leaf Beetle
The elm leaf beetle may be controlled and its injury
to elms prevented by thorough spraying with arsenate of
lead, 18 pounds to 100 gallons of water, applied to the
foliage between June 1 and 15, this spraying kills the
mature beetles in large numbers before they have an
opportunity to lay their eggs.
The work of suppression of the Gipsy and Brown Tail
Moths has been carried on more extensively this year
thaa it has in the past on the roadsides.
The Federal Government cleaned up and have taken
care of about 20 of the roads in this Town for several
years.
Owing to the large amount of work to be done in this
and other states by them, these highways have been left
to the Town to take care of.
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It has been hard to hold the foliage on the roadsides
on account of the Brown Tail Moths. Most of them
were sprayed twice and some three times. Spraying was
also done on private property where owners wished it
and paid for same with very good results. The trees on
all the highways in Town with the exception of one or
two have been gone over and the Gipsy Moth nests
creosoted. The Brown Tail nests have also been re-
moved from the trees on some of the roads, and will be
removed from all trees before April 1, in order to get best
results from spraying.
Reports on the introduction of parasites and fungus
diseases continue to be of an encouraging nature, but
much of this work, if not all, is still in an experimental
stage, and has no appreciable effect on the general situ-
ation.
The State Department is going to make a strong cam-
paign against woodland colonies where no hand suppres-
sion will be done, by making plantings of the wilt disease,
and as we have a large number of acres of such woodland
in this Town we will have a good chance to give it a
fair trial. I have made arrangements to get enough of
this disease to plant a thousand acres.
I wish to thank the Town officers and also the people
of the Town for their courtesy and the interest shown in
the work.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. KELLIHER,
Tree Warden.
115
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS
Lincoln, February 1, 1912.
To the Town of Lincoln: —
The Committee on Claims to which was referred the
question whether the land on which the old schoolhouse
now stands is the property of the Town, have given it
careful consideration, but have not been able to reach any
definite conclusion.
The records of the Town have been carefully searched
by A. J. Doherty, Esq., and his statement of w T hat he
finds is added as an appendix to this report in order that
the Town may have in some tangible form what the
records show. From this it appears that the Town ac-
quired the land on which the school house which preceded
the present edifice was built, but as the deeds by which
the Town took the land are not recorded, it is very diffi-
cult to establish the boundaries and to say exactly what
the Town did own.
On the other hand, Mr. J. L. Chapin claimed a portion
of the land, and a plan recently made by a surveyor from
his deeds, if correct seems to show that he acquired title
to a lot, the eastern boundary of which ran through the
middle of the land on which the present edifice stands.
The contention is that he gave the Town the use of this
portion of his land, as well as of an adjacent portion for a
school yard, upon such terms that when the school build-
ing is discontinued the land will revert to his heirs.
Witnesses now living who went to the old school re-
member the location of the old house, and are prepared to
116
testify that the new schoolhouse was built on the site of
the old. Their testimony would tend to establish title
in the Town.
The building is now used for school house purposes in
that a kindergarten is maintained there to which the
children of the Town go, although the money to pay the
expenses of the teacher is supplied by Mrs. Wheelwright,
and while this use continues we think the building is
used for school purposes.
It is apparent, however, that no conclusion which this
Committee can reach will definitely determine the ques-
tion, and we think the safer way for the Town is to retain
the land under a claim of right until Mr. Chapin shall
establish a better title by proper proceedings in court.
He cannot, however, obtain possession so long as the
building is used for school purposes, and what other pro-
ceedings he may take to establish title must be such as his
counsel shall advise.
MOORFIELD STOREY,
JULIUS E. EVELETH,
CHARLES S. WHEELER.
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ABSTRACT OF TITLE
OF
CENTRE SCHOOL LOT,
ADJOINING THE COMMON
IN
LINCOLN, MASSACHUSETTS
At the time of the incorporation of the Town in 1754
there was apparently within its limits three schoolhouses,
the same being located as follows : — One near what is
now the Snelling Place in South Lincoln, one near what is
now the railroad crossing of the South Great Road, and
one near the Common or land adjoining the Common
near the old Chestnut Tree.
The first action taken by the Town after its incorpora-
tion with reference to schools was taken at a meeting
August 6th, 1762. The matter under discussion at this
time was as to how many schoolhouses were necessary
and where they were to be located. A committee was
appointed at this meeting to have charge of this matter
and report to the Town. This committee consisted of
three men, who at that time lived out of the Town,
one in Lexington, one in Concord and one in Weston.
This Committee made a report to the Town at a meeting
held January 3, 1763. What their report was does not
appear upon the records, but it does appear that their
report was not accepted.
The next year, in 1763, the matter of the schools was
* again brought before the Town, and at a meeting held
March 7th of this year action was taken upon the request
of certain people in the Town to determine the number
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of schoolhouses required and where they were to be
located. At that time there was in the Town the three
schoolhouses referred to above.
The schoolhouse in the middle of the Town, near the
Chestnut Tree, was not owned by the Town but by pri-
vate persons, as appears from the records in connection
with the request above referred to and acted upon at the
meeting of March 7th. It was voted at this meeting to
ask the builders of this schoolhouse to give the same to the
Town. That this school was given to the Town by the
builders appears from a vote found upon the records of
the meeting of March 7th, 1763, which is as follows: —
"That the builders of the schoolhouse that stands in the
middle of the Town by the Meeting House did at this
Town Meeting present said schoolhouse as a gift to the
Town to be improved for the purposes and conveniences
of a school, and twenty-five rods of land adjoining said
house, so long as the Town shall see fit to use it for school
purposes. Voted and accepted."
No further action affecting the schools in the centre
of the Town seems to have been taken until the year 1791,
at which time, or sometime earlier the [schoolhouse in the
centre of the Town was damaged by fire or otherwise.
The action taken at this time was as to the disposition
of the remains of the old schoolhouse then standing nigh
the Meeting House in said Town. No action seems to
have been taken upon this vote. This was undoubtedly
the schoolhouse presented to the Town by the builders as
above recorded.
In the year 1792 a schoolhouse was built in the centre
of the Town by private persons. This school was fash-
ioned somewhat after an academy and was known as the
Liberal School, and was located at or about what is now
the site of the present Centre School and on land adjoining
the Common. How the builders of this school acquired ■
the land upon which the building stood does not appear
119
as no records of such acquisition can be found. This
school was conducted for a period of about fifteen years.
In 1795 it appears that the Town made an exchange of
land with Mr. John Adams, who then owned the land
adjoining the Common and the Liberal Schoolhouse lot,
as will appear from the following vote: — " Voted that
the Town will exchange a certain piece of land belong-
ing to the Town on the easterly part of the Common
with the proprietors of the Liberal School in Lincoln for
the same quantity of land now in possession of Mr. John
Adams on the westerly side of the Common, to be marked
out by Mr. Nathaniel Weston, Capt. John Hartwell and
Mr. Samuel Hartwell, as they, the said committee, shall
judge most expedient; provided, however, that the Com-
mittee and said proprietors shall judge that such quantity
of land would discommode the Common and a less
quantity will answer the purposes of the proprietors, that
then they reduce the quantity as shall be found neces-
sary." Whether or not any action was taken upon that
vote does not appear from an examination of the Town
Records and the records of the Registry of Deeds.
The next action with reference to the schools was taken
at a meeting held December 16th, 1808, and was as fol-
lows: — Vote, "To see if the Town will provide a suitable
schoolhouse in the middle of the Town either by building
or by purchasing the Liberal Schoolhouse, so-called, or
do any matter or thing respecting said Liberal School-
house as they shall think best." A committee consisting
of five persons was appointed at this meeting to purchase
the Liberal Schoolhouse or to build a school in the middle
of the Town. This committee reported at a meeting
held Feb. 14th, 1809, which report was as follows: — "We,
the subscribers, a committee chosen by the Town at a
legal meeting holden on the sixteenth day of December,
A. D. 1808, for the purpose of purchasing the Liberal
Schoolhouse, so-called, or build an house for the purpose
120
of a school for the middle of the Town, have attended
that service and beg leave to report that we have pur-
chased the said Liberal School and the land thereto be-
longing and have agreed on behalf of the Town to pay to
the proprietors of the said house and land as a compensa-
tion for the same the sum of four hundred and twenty-
five dollars, to be paid in eight months from the fifth
day of January, 1809, and have received for the use of
the said Town a Warranty Deed of the premises with
the use of the house for the present season." This report
was accepted by the Town at said meeting. What be-
came of the Warranty Deed referred to above does not
appear as no such deed can be found upon the records
of the Registry of Deeds.
In 1809 it appears that the schoolhouse that was given
to the Town by the builders was moved from where it
stood on the easterly side of the Common and located
apparently upon land adjoining the lot upon which the
Liberal Schoolhouse stood. A vote of this moving ap-
pears upon the records of the Town at a meeting held in
1809, a copy of which is as follows: — "Voted — that leave
be given to move the schoolhouse mentioned in said
article; that it may be moved westerly from where it
now stands and to land belonging to Mr. Jonas Adams.
Then made choice of Dr. Grosvenor Tarbell, Mr. Isaac
Munroe, Mr. Amos Bemis, Major Daniel Brooks and
Lieutenant Elijah Fiske, as a committee with leave tjD
move said house and obtain a deed of land sufficient
upon which to set said house, also to move the wall as
mentioned in this article with liberty to call upon the
Selectmen of this Town to provide suitable drink which
may be found necessary for the workmen at the removal
of said house and wall."
No record of any purchase of land under this vote ap-
pears, but there is no doubt that this schoolhouse was
moved as there appears upon the records of the Town
121
Treasurer an item wherein one Thomas Wheeler was
paid the sum of $4.66 for beef and cider found by the
direction of the Committee for moving the middle school.
In 1851 it appears that the Town got into some con-
troversy with Francis Newhall, who was then the owner
of the land adjoining the lot upon which the schoolhouse
stood. A committee was appointed at that time to take
up the matter with Mr. Newhall and adjust the same,
either by buying land, erecting a fence, or anything that
they may consider to the interests of the Town. No
record of any action ever being taken by this Committee
can be found.
No further changes appear with regard to the Centre
Schoolhouse until 1870 when the present schoolhouse was
built and presumably located upon the site upon which
the Liberal Schoolhouse then stood. In connection with
the locating of the present Centre Schoolhouse, there is
the following taken from the Town Records of a meeting
held May 30th, 1870:— "Motion— that the building be
located on or near the site now occupied by the old
school. Voted to accept the motion."
That this school was located on the old site or that it
was supposed to have been located upon the old site,
and in addition to the above motion, there is the fol-
lowing upon the Records of the First Parish: — "The
Building Committee appointed by the Town to carry
into effect its vote to erect the schoolhouse, respectfully
submit to the First Parish that in pursuance of the
duties under instruction of the Town, they located said
schoolhouse on land occupied by the old Primary School-
house and adjacent thereto without intention of impos-
ing on the rights of any parties."
In conclusion I would say that the land upon which the
present Centre Schoolhouse stands was not a part of the
Common land, neither was it that land presented to the
Town in 1763 by the Builders of the Schoolhouse referred
122
to in the above vote, but was land that was owned by the
Proprietors of the Liberal School and sold to the Town.
There is no deed on record of the transfer of this
Liberal Schoolhouse lot to the Town but there is upon the
Records of the Town Treasurer for the year 1810 various
items wherein the different proprietors of this Liberal
School were paid various sums as their proportionate
shares in said schoolhouse and lot.
That the schoolhouse given by the Builders to the
Town together with twenty-five rods of land in the year
1763 stood on the easterly side of the Common is borne
out by the fact that a school was moved from the easterly
side of the Common and moved westerly upon land then
owned by Jonas Adams. That this schoolhouse was
moved and located upon the westerly side of the Com-
mon, there is but little doubt as it is known by many that
there was standing adjoining the Liberal Schoolhouse a
building that was used as a Hearse House. There is
nothing upon the records to show that the Town ever
built a Hearse House, and that in all probability the old
schoolhouse, that is the one given by the Builders in
1763, was moved and used as a Hearse House.
To further substantiate the fact that the Liberal
School comprised the lot now occupied by the Present
Centre School, we find upon an examination of the early
records and transfers of land adjoining the Common
where reference is made to " The Meeting House Lot,"
"The Common," and "Land belonging to the Proprietors
of the Liberal School." Records of transfers as early as
the year 1797 are to be found containing such descrip-
tions.
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LINCOLN COMMON LAND
LAND COMPRISING COMMON
The original Common Lot was deeded by Edward
Flint to Trustees for the then newly laid out precinct, by
deed dated June 4th, 1746, a copy of this deed being
found upon the Precinct Records, the quantity of land
being about one acre. The following is a copy of deed : —
"To all people to whom this deed or gift shall come,
know ye that I, Edward Flint, of Concord in the County
of Middlesex, in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, in
New England, yeoman, for and in consideration of the
great difficulty that the inhabitants of the Easterly part
of Concord, and the Northerly part of Weston, and the
Westerly part of Lexington, labored under with respect
to their enjoying the publick worship and ordinances of
God by reason of their remoteness from their respective
places of publick worship, and considering that they have
petitioned the General Court of said Province, to set
them off to be a ministerial precinct, therefore to relieve
them, and considering that a certain number of said
petitioners have prepared a frame for a meeting house
already to be set up and have given and devoted the
same to the free and publick use of the Society that have
already joined or shall hereafter join and continue to
promote said affair, together with my own inclination to
promote so necessary and good a work, I do by these
presents grant, alien, convey and convert unto Messrs.
Benjamin Brown, of said Weston, Judah Clark, of said
Lexington, and Nathan Brown, of Concord abovesaid,
all in the County abovesaid, yeomen, being chosen Trus-
tees, or a committee for said Society and in their interests
name and behlaf , to receive the title to a convenient and
suitable piece or parcel of land to set a Meeting House
upon for said Society, a certain piece or parcel of clear
land situate, lying and being in Concord abovesaid,
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containing by estimation one acre more or less, and is
bounded as follows: — Northerly by land of Mr. Ephrian
Flint, beginning at a stake and heap of stones standing on
the south side of the stone wall and thence running west-
erly to another stake and stones, and running southerly
to a third stake and stones, and thence running easterly
to a fourth stake and stones, thence turning and running-
northeasterly to a fifth stake and stones, thence turning-
northwesterly to the stake and stones first mentioned;
said land as above bounded and described, to have and
to hold with all and singular the rights, privileges and
appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in any wise ap-
pertaining, to them, the said Benjamin Brown, Judah
Clark and Nathan Browm, in their said capacity, and
with them to the said Society and their heirs; to be by
them enjoyed and improved for the publick use above-
said forever.
In Witness Whereof I, the said Edward Flint and Love,
my now married wife, have hereunto set our hands and
seals this fourteenth day of October, A.D. 1745, and in
the nineteenth year of His Majesty's reign.
Signed, sealed and delivered
in the presence of
Charles Pierce, Jr.
Josiah Blanchard.
Middlesex, ss. Concord, June 4th, 1746. The within
named Edward Flint personally appearing acknowledged
the within written instrument to be his voulntary act and
deed. Before me,
John Flint,
Justice of the Peace."
This deed was not recorded in the Registry of Deeds.
The next addition to the Common appears to be by
deed of gift by the proprietors of the schoolhouse in the
Centre of the Town in 1763, the quantity of land being
25 rods.
125
It next appears that the Town purchased of Mr. John
Adams in 1792 a small lot of land then represented as
Common land near the public Meeting House, paying
for the same £ 4 and 10 shillings. The quantity of
land is not given and no record of such deed appears
upon the records of the Registry of Deeds.
It next appears upon the Town Records that there was
an exchange of land by the Town and the Proprietors of
the Liberal School with John Adams. It appears that
the Town exchanged a piece of land on the east side of
the Common for a piece of land belonging to Adams and
the Liberal School on the west side of the Common.
This was in the year 1795. The quantity of land is not
stated and no deed of same appears upon the records of
the Registry of Deeds.
The next purchase was by the Town from the proprie-
tors of the Liberal School, being the land and buildings.
This purchase was made in the year 1809. The quantity
of land was not stated, nor was any deed upon the records.
The next purchase was by the Town of Jonas Adams
of a small piece of land to enlarge and widen the highway
and Common. The Town paid for this land the sum of
$12. This was in the year 1810. The quantity of
land was not stated, nor was any deed of same ever
recorded.
There next appears upon the records of a Town Meet-
ing held in 1809 the following: — "To see if the Town shall
remove the schoolhouse in the middle of the Town and
also move the wall nigh said house so as to lay the land
common which belongs to the Town. ' ' Under this article
it is voted that leave be given to move the schoolhouse
mentioned in said article ; that it might be moved westerly
from whence it there stood to land of Jonas Adams. It
does not appear in this vote what land was purchased or
whether or not any land was purchased, nor does it
appear on any record that Mr. Adams was paid for this
land, and no deed of same can be found upon the records.
126
The following was taken from the Town Treasurer's
Reports: —
May, 1793 Paid Mr. John Adams, £4 10 shillings
for a piece of land lying near the Meeting
House of the said Town sold by said
Adams for said sum.
January 20, 1810 Paid to sundry persons for notes given
for the Liberal Schoolhouse, the latter
signed by the Treasurer for the sum
set against their respective names;
here following seventeen names each
receiving $18.
May 6, 1810 Paid Thomas Wheeler $4.66 in full for
65 pounds of beef and half barrel of
cider found by direction of committee
for removal of middle schoolhouse.
May 2, 1810 Paid Jonas Adams $12 in full for land
purchased of him for the accommoda-
tion of the Common and highway a
little easterly of his barn.
May 2, 1810 Paid to sundry persons for notes given
for the Liberal Schoolhouse, so-called,
signed by Treasurer for the sum set
against their respective names: —
Stephen Codman, Esq $38 .34
Dr. Frank Tarbell 18 .36
Deacon Thomas Wheeler 18 .00
Samuel Hoar, Esq 56 .51
Nov. 8, 1810 Paid the Proprietors of the Liberal
School so-called $31.75, in full for land
of said house.
127
LINCOLN FIRST PARISH LAND
FIRST PARISH LAND
The land originally owned by the First Parish com-
prised that land known as the Common and deeded by
Edward Flint to the precinct in 1746, containing about
one acre.
The land next acquired by the First Parish seems to
have been by purchase from Elisah and Albert Hager,
deed dated October 10, 1870 and recorded with Middle-
sex Deeds Book 1150, page 574, the quantity of land not
being mentioned, although the land was deeded by metes
and bounds.
The next land acquired was by deed from George G.
Tarbell dated May 31st, 1892, recorded with Middlesex
Deeds, Book 2138, page 170, the quantity of land being
3144 square feet. This deed was b} r plan recorded at
the end of Book 2138.
The First Parish at the time of the purchase from Mr.
Tarbell gave by deed to Mr. Tarbell a small piece of land
containing about 1,370 square feet and being presumably
part of the land that they acquired by deed of Mr.
Hager.
It will be noted from this that the land upon which the
Liberal Schoolhouse stood and now being the present
Centre School lot was not at any time part of land deeded
by Edward Flint to the precinct and therefore does not
or never has come under comtrol of the First Parish.
128
ABSTRACT OF TITLE
OF
JAMES L. CHAPIN LAND
IN
LINCOLN, MASSACHUSETTS
ABSTRACT OF TITLE TO JAMES L. CHAPIN
LAND IN LINCOLN
Francis Newhall
to
James L. Chapin
April 3, 1858
Recorded Book 792,
page 219
Warranty Deed
Consideration $3,800.
Description: —
A certain tract of land situated
in said Lincoln containing 8 acres
and 54 rods more or less and
bounded as follows: — Beginning
at the northeast corner near the
Meeting house First Parish, and
running westerly 47 rods on land
of Elisah Hager, thence southerly
on land of Calvin Smith to land
of the heirs of Elijah Fiske,
thence on land of said Heirs of
Elijah Fiske as the fence now
stands to the road running from
Lincoln to Concord, thence by
said road to land of Heirs of Amos
Bemis and land of the Second
Parish to the Common, thence by
said Common and schoolhouse
land to the corner first mentioned
or however otherwise bounded or
reputed to be bounded, it being
the same land conveyed to me by
129
deed of Pliney Newhall, dated
June 18th, 1836, recorded Mid-
dlesex Registry of Deeds, Book
355, page 461.
No encumbrances.
Duly acknowledged.
Mary Child
to
Pliney Newhall
Discharge of mortgage given by
Pliney Newhall to Jonas Smith
dated November 26th, 1835, re-
corded Book 346, page 545.
April 3, 1858
Recorded Book 792,
page 219.
Description : —
Same as in deed of Martha Cole
to Pliney Newhall, dated October
10th, 1835, recorded Book 346,
page 545.
Jonas Smith
to
Mary Child
Assignment of mortgage given by
Pliney Newhall to Jonas Smith
dated November 26th, 1835, re-
corded Book 346, page 545.
November 27th, 1854
Recorded Book 792,
page 218.
Description : —
Same as in deed of Martha Cole
to Pliney Newhall, recorded as
above.
Pliney Newhall
to
Jonas Smith
Mortgage Deed
Consideration $500.
130
November 26th, 1835
Recorded Book 346,
page 545
Description : —
Same as in deed of Martha Cole
to Pliney Newhall, recorded as
above.
Pliney Newhall
to
Francis Newhall
June 18, 1836
Recorded Book 355,
page 461.
Quitclaim deed.
Consideration — $500.
Description :—
Same as in deed of Francis New-
hall to James L. Chapin, which is
recorded Book 792, page 219,
being the same land conveyed by
Martha Cole in two deeds to said
Pliney Newhall.
No encumbrances.
Duly acknowledged.
Martha Cole
to
Pliney Newhall
October 10, 1835
Recorded Book 346,
page 545.
Warranty Deed
Consideration— $487.
Description : —
A certain tract of land situated in
Lincoln near to the Meeting
House of the said Town, contain-
ing 6 acres and 109 rods by survey
being bounded as follows: — Be-
ginning at Road leading from
Lincoln to Concord on the corner
of land of Edmund Wheeler, Jr.,
and running north 42 degrees east
ten rods; then north 43 degrees
east four rods 21 links and bound-
ed on land of said Wheeler, thence
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north one-fourth degree east 27
rods and 21 links bounded on
land of said Newhall, thence
north 80 J degrees west 35 rods
and 19 links, on land of Mr. Eli-
jah Hager, thence south by land
of Mr. George Weston, thence on
land of Rev. Eben Newhall as the
fence now stands until it comes to
the road, thence bounded on said
road to the point first mentioned.
' No encumbrances.
Duly acknowledged.
(One deed from Martha Cole to Pliney Newhall missing. )
George Weston
to
Martha Cole.
March 15, 1834
Recorded Book 333,
page 326
Quitclaim Deed.
Consideration $503. 12 J.
Description: —
One piece of land situated in said
Lincoln near the Meeting House,
containing seven acres and 30
rods, bounded : — Beginning at
the north by land belonging to
Elijah Hager, on the east by land
belonging to Pliney Newhall, on
the south by land belonging to
Horatio Wheeler, on the south
by road leading from Lincoln to
Concord, on the west by land of
said Weston.
No encumbrances.
Duly acknowledged.
132
Martha Cole, Execu-
trix of will of Abra-
han Cole
to
George Weston.
Feb 22, 1834
Recorded Book 333,
page 324.
Sale on order of Probate Court
for payment of debts.
Description : —
Same as in deed of George Weston
to Martha Cole recorded Book
333, page 325.
George Tarbell et als
to
Abraham Cole
May 10th, 1816.
Book 217, page 97.
Description : —
A piece of land lying west of the
Meeting House and east of said
Cole's containing by measure eight
acres, 137 rods and bounded west-
erly on land of said Cole, south-
erly on the County Road until it
comes within 1J rods of the
Chaise's House belonging to said
farm to a stake and stones by
wall, thence turning northeast
and running to a stake and stones
by a wall standing on the north
side of the barn belonging to said
farm and at the corner of the wall,
thence bounded on the east wall
until it comes to the Meeting
House, thence bounded easterly
on said barn and schoolhouse lot
and northerly on land of the Rev.
John Codman.
Thomas Tufts .
to
Samuel Hoar, Gro-
vesnor Tarbell and
Abraham Cole.
March 3, 1814
Book 207, page 53.
133
Assignment of mortgage held by
said Tufts.
For description see Book 195,
page 323, as also for record of
mortgage on which this assign-
ment was written.
Jonas Adams
to
Thomas Tufts
March 8, 1811
Recorded Book 195,
page 323
Mortgage Deed.
Consideration — $2,190.
Description : —
Several parcels of land. First : —
A parcel of land in middle of
Town of Lincoln, containing 60
acres, be the same more or less
and bounded as follows: — One
piece of the same southerly on
the Town Road, westerly on land
of Abraham Cole, southerly on
land late of John Codman, de-
ceased, easterly on the Common,
so-called, to the Road first men-
tioned, including all the buildings
thereon standing.
Duly acknowledged.
John Adams
to
Jonas Adams.
Jan. 3, 1797
Book 168, page 326.
Warranty Deed.
Consideration $400.
Description : —
Land in Lincoln nigh the Public
Meeting House beginning at South-
134
east corner of the hog-pen at
the end of the stone wall bounded
southerly on the road as the wall
now stands, to the corner of land
of the Rev. Charles Stearns and
bounded westerly on the land of
the said Stearns as the wall now
stands to the corner of land of
Ephriam Weston, and bounded
northerly on land of said Weston
as the wall now satnds to the land
belonging to the said Town, or to
the Common, so-called, thence
bounded easterly on said Com-
mon land and on land belonging
to the proprietors of the Liberal
School in Lincoln, so-called, and
on a Town road to the point first
mentioned; containing 10 acres
more or less.
No encumbrances.
Duly acknowledged.
Edward Flint
to
John Adams, Jr.
Warranty Deed
Consideration — Love and affec-
tion.
Dec. 1, 1749
Book 52, page 543
Description : —
Seven acres more or less in Con-
cord, bounded from a stake and
heap of stones at the northeast
corner of the Meeting House lot
adjoining to Timothy Weston's
land, south by said Weston's lot
135
and to the Meeting House to my
dwelling house, and from the
middle of said house running
southerly to a stake and heap of
stones on said Weston's land and
thence northerly and easterly by
said Weston's land to a stake and
stones first mentioned.
Duly acknowledged.
Respectfully submitted,
A. J. DOHERTY.
September 13, 1911.
136
TRUSTEE'S REPORT
The question of the class of books bought with the
funds at the disposal of the Trustees for that purpose,
and the character of the literature placed upon the shelves
of the Library has, during the past year, occupied a more
than ordinary amount of the attention of the Board.
The problem is practical but difficult of solution. Both
the money at command and space in the Library Build-
ing are limited. When once purchased, ' books go upon
the shelves and there remain. In the case of any and
every Library the result is merely a question of time;
and, in the case of the Lincoln Library, its amount of
shelf room being necessarily limited, it is a question of
comparatively short time. The shelves will soon be-
come overcrowded.
With a view of forming some intelligent judgment of
the use made of the money and of the character of the
books added to the collection, the Trustees have accord-
ingly, during the past year, caused a record to be kept,
from which it seemed possible some useful conclusions
might be derived.
During the year, it appears that some 155 volumes, of
which the titles are specified, have been purchased, at a
cost of approximately $250. Each of these volumes, it
would appear, has on the average been borrowed, — that
is taken from the Library — six times, the average cost of
each borrowing being approximately, twenty (20 cents) .
Hardly any volume of those specified has not been bor-
rowed at least once, though it would seem that fifteen
volumes had but a single borrower each. Of the books
137
thus purchased and added to the Library, thirty-three
(33 ) have been called for ten times or over; while, of the
twelve (12) books most frequently called for, eight (8)
were of fiction, and four (4) were of a miscellaneous
character. The works of fiction, in the order of popu-
larity, were as follows: —
Keeping up with Lizzie Issued 25 times
One Way Out u 23 "
Molly-Make-Believe " 21 "
Woman Haters " 2
Clay-hanger " 18 "
Robinetta '■' 17 "
Old Home House " 17 "
Denry the Audacious 17 "
The following were the titles of the four works of
miscellaneous character :
How to live on Twenty-four Hours a Day Issued 14 times
Down to the Sea " 13 "
Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe " 11 "
Human Machine " 13 "
The Trustees do not feel called upon to pass upon the
character of the above books. They would all seem to be
harmless, if not highly instructive or manifestly edifying.
The titles indicate, however, to a certain extent, the
nature of the book demand, as it to-day exists in Lon-
coln. It would be matter of interest to compare the
above list with similar lists, if such were kept, in neigh-
boring towns, or in the Public Library in Boston; also to
get the titles and character of twelve other recently
published volumes in greatest demand in those places.
This the Trustee have as yet had no opportunity to do.
They propose, however, to continue the investigation,
and see what conclusions, if any, can safely be derived
from it.
138
Meanwhile, it seems not inappropriate to call attention
to the fact that none of the books named are likely to
prove of permanent value, or to be continuously called
for. They are, without exception, in the nature of
ephemeral literature — books of the season. A natural
inference would be that of the books ordinarily purchased
with the money at the disposal of the Library, not one
in ten is likely to prove of lasting value, or indeed ever
to be called for again six months, at furthest, after its
acquisition. Its permanent continuance on the shelves
is, accordingly, not desirable. It is so much dead matter.
The obvious conclusion is that it is highly desirable
the shelves of the Lincoln, as of other libraries, should be
purged of literature of the lighter or passing character at
stated intervals. It perhaps would not be a wholly un-
safe principle of guidance to lay down the rule that every
year volumes of that or previous years amounting to
nine-tenths the acquisitions, should be disposed of, and
the shelves to that extent relieved.
Beginning with the current year, the Library of the
Massachusetts Agricultural College has entered the field
of Library Extension. Upon request it sends out small
selected collections of books or "libraries," so called,
upon agriculture and related subjects, which can be
borrowed by any local Library asking for the same.
These "libraries" relate to such topics as Harvesting and
Marketing of Crops, Poultry, Farmers' Co-operative
Societies, Seed Selection, Testing, Rural Social Better-
ment Work, Vegetable Gardening, etc., of peculiar
interest to communities engaged in farming or cultiva-
tion under glass. The Trustees have taken advantage
of this opportunity, and the Library has received from
the Massachusetts Agricultural College a collection of
books which are now open to borrowers.
139
The leading titles of these works are as follows :-
Agricultural Economics.
Plant Breeding. Bailey.
Diseases of Cattle.
Rural Wealth and Welfare.
Rural Hygiene.
Concrete Silos.
Cost of Food.
Home Nursing.
Economic Entomology.
Soil Fertility and Permanent Agriculture.
Fertilizers.
Alfalfa.
Picking, Storing, and Marketing of Fruit.
Healthful Farm House.
Chemistry of Plant and Animal Life.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
CHARLES F. ADAMS,
Chairman Trustees.
140
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STATISTICAL REPORT OF THE LINCOLN PUBLIC
LIBRARY FOR THE YEAR ENDING Feb. i, 1912
Number of volumes in Library, Feb. 1, 1911, 9,281
Increase by purchase, 155
Increase by gift 8
Increase by binding periodicals, 14
Total Increase , 178
Number of volumes rebound, 7
Number of volumes worn out and replaced by new
copies, 6
Number of volumes in Library, Feb. 1, 1912, 9,459
Total delivery of books for year, 7,795
Largest delivery in one day (Nov. 22), 123
Smallest delivery in one day (Dec. 16), 29
Number of days Library was open, 103
142
LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Gifts of books, periodicals, etc., have been received
during the year from the following persons: — Hon. C. F.
Adams, Mrs. Julia Balbach, Mr. J. W. Bookwalter, Mr.
J. E. Baker, Mr. Arthur Chapin, Mrs. Ellen Campbell,
Mr. Hall, Mr. E. Pope, Miss Elsie Pierce, Mr. Robert P.
Porter, Mr. W. H. Reed, Mrs. H. C. Richardson, Mrs.
N. L. Husted, Mr. Daniel C. Stone, Mr. D. M. Tipton,
Mrs. A. C. Wheelwright.
143
LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY.
ACCESSIONS TO THE LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR 1911
BIOGRAPHY
Addams, Jane. Twenty years at Hull House: With autobiog-
raphical notes 531 . 19
Benson, Arthur Christopher. Ruskin: A study in personality . 631 . 12
Cortissoz, Royal. John LaFarge : A menoir and a study . 631 . 15
Poumies de la Siboutie, Pierre. Recollections of a Parisian
under six sovereigns, two revolutions and a republic,- 1789-
1863 ; translated from French by Lady Theodora Davidson 531 . 20
Fraser, Mrs. Hugh. Diplomatist's wife in many lands. 2 vols. 631.13
Fields, Annie. Letters of Sarah Orne Jewett 636 . 8
Gilder, Richard Watson. Grover Cleveland : A record of friend-
ship 636.5
Hare, Christopher. Most illustrious ladies of the Italian Renais-
sance 631.16
Miles, Nelson A. Serving the Republic : Memoirs of the civil and
military life of Nelson A. Miles, Lieutenant General of the
U. S. army . ' . ' 636.7
O'Brien, Barry. John Bright ; A monograph 631.18
Records of a life long friendship, 1807-1882. Ralph Waldo
Emerson and William Henry Furness. H. H. F. Editor . 533.21
Stanton, Theodore. Reminiscences of Rosa Bonheur . . 631 . 14
Storey, Moorfield, and Emerson, Edward Waldo. Ebenezer
Rockwood Hoar : A memoir 636 . 8
Stowe, Charles Edward and Beecher, Lyman. Harriet,
Beecher Stowe: Story of her life 631.19
Villard, Oswald Garrison. John Brown, 1800-1859. A biography
fifty years after 631.11
Wagner, Richard. Life of Richard Wagner. 2 vols . . . 631 . 17
Washington, Booker T. My larger education: Being chapters
from my experience 636 . 7
Wilbur, Sibyl. Life of Mary Baker Eddy *631.12
144
HISTORY
Adams, Charles Francis. Studies: Military and diplomatic.
Contents: Military Studies: Battle of Bunker Hill; Battle
of Long Island; Washington and Cavalry; Revolutionary
campaign of 1777; Battle of New Orleans; Ethics of suc-
cession; Some phases of the Civil War; Lee's Centennial;
Diplomatic Studies; An historical residum; Queen Victoria
and the Civil War *1532.21
Fletcher, Charles Robert Leslie and Kipling, Rudyard. History
of England 366.7
Hudson, Alfred Sereno. History of Concord, Mass. Colonial
Concord. Vol. 1 *325.13
TRAVEL AND DESCRIPTION
Bingham, Hiram. Across South America: An account of a
journey from Buenos Aires to Lima by way of Potosi; with
notes on Brazil, Chili, and Peru, with eighty illustrations
and maps 446 . 20
Bisland, Elizabeth Editor. Japanese letters of Laf acadio Hearn 442 . 22
Collier, Price. The West in the East . . . . . 446.19
French, George. New England: What it is and what it is to be 446 . 18
Hart, Albert Bushnell. The obvious Orient 437.2
Hittell, Theodore H. Adventures of James Capen Adams.
Mountaineer and grizzly bear hunter of California . 437 .11
Ross, Edward Alsworth. The changing Chinese: The conflict of
Oriental and western cultures in China .... 431.14
Winter, William. Over the border 431.12
Woodberry, George E. Editor. European years .... *431 . 13
SCIENCE. USEFUL ARTS
Erskine, John and Helen. Written English: A guide to the rules
of composition 138.4
Harris, H. F. Health on the farm: A manual of rural sanitation
and hygiene 214.6
Kelly, Edmond Twentieth Century socialism; What it is not;
what it is; how it may come . 147.25
Lougheed, Victor. Vehicles of the air: A popular exposition of
modern aeronautics with working drawings . . . 131 . 17
Plumb, Charles S. Types and breeds of farm animals . . 214.5
Soyer, Nicolas. Soyer's paper-bag cookery .... 123 . 18
Taylor, Frederick Winslow. Principles of scientific management 141 . 19
145
RELIGION. PHILOSOPHY
Hodges, George. Training of children in religion .... 1124.21
Brown, Charles Reynolds. Faith and health .... 1132.10
Brent, Charles H. The sixth sense : Its cultivation and its use . 1 124 . 22
FICTION
Molly Make Believe
other stories
Abbott, Eleanor Hallowell.
Sick-a-bed lady; and
Audoux, M. Marie-Claire
Bacheller, Irving. Keeping up with Lizzie
Bacon, Josephine Daskam. While Caroline was growing
Bennet, Arnold. Buried alive: A tale of these days
Clayhanger
Denry the audacious
Benson, E. F. Margery
Brown, Alice. John Winterbourne's family
Brown, Frederick Walworth. Dan McLean's adventures
Buckrose, J. E. Down our street ....'.
Calthrop, Dion Clayton. Perpetua : or the way to treat a woman
Carleton, William. One way out : A middle class New Englander
emigrates to America ....
Chesterton, G. K. Innocence of Father Brown
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
School Committee
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
FOR THE
SCHOOL YEAR 1911
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
EDWARD E. BRADLEY, Chairman,Term expires 1912
EDWARD R. FARRAR, Secretary, " " 1914
HENRY E. WARNER, " " 1913
Superintendent of Schools.
C. S. LYMAN.
Supervisor of Drawing and Manual Training.
WALTER F. BRACKET.
Supervisor of Cooking and Sewing.
MRS. IRVING SMITH.
Supervisor of Music.
MRS. HARRIET J. BARTLETT.
Teachers.
Lincoln Grammar Grades VII-VIII.
CARRIE B. CHAPIN.
Lincoln Grammar Grades V-VI.
DOROTHY H. HAVILAND.
Lincoln Primary Grades III-IV.
ANNIE L. F. EDWARDS.
Lincoln Primary Grades I-II.
HATTIE B. HEATH.
South Primary Grades I-II-III.
GERTRUDE E. BROOKS.
Special Teacher.
ELIZABETH CUSHING.
Truant Officer.
JAMES T. LAIRD.
Janitors.
Lincoln.
EDWARD BANNON.
South.
EDMUND R. DAVIS.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1911-1912.
The number of pupils at the Centre School is 137.
This is a considerable increase and has caused fuller
class rooms, so that the teacher has not only more pupils
to teach but the general management of the class room
requires more of her attention. It is obvious that the
opportunity for special attention to backward pupils
and to those who are temporarily in need of extra atten-
tion is reduced. Children have their ups and downs and
it is a common thing for most children to have times when
they are less receptive, or have temporary difficulty in
keeping up with the class. At such times it is desirable
to give special attention to such children, not only on
their own account, but in order that the regular progress
of the class shall not be retarded, as must be the case if
any part is lagging behind.
It is of course necessary to divide the pupils into grades
or classes, and it is not possible to arrange that all in a
grade shall have the same aptitude and proficiency.
Then, too, there come times when a child seems temporar-
ily to have difficulty with some subject. Such cases
commonly can be helped by special attention, and the
child can be specially drilled, or helped over the hard
places, so that, not only is the particular child enabled
to go on with its work properly, but the whole class bene-
fits. It is obvious that the regular teachers cannot give
much time to such special cases except at the expense of
the other pupils. The committee has therefore thought
it advisable to employ a special teacher, who has no
class room under her charge, and whose work it is to give
special instruction to those who for any reason are less
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efficient in their work than the rest of the classes. This
is accomplished, not by withdrawing such pupils from
their regular work with the class, but by supplementing
that work by special instruction, or drill, given to such
scholars, either in groups, or individually. We believe
that the work of the special teacher will prove to be a
benefit to the school as a whole, as well as to those pupils
who directly receive her assistance.
What is the proper length of time for a child to be
kept at mental work is a subject which today receives
much more attention than formerly. Experiments have
been made, both here and in Europe, and some pretty
definite conclusions are established as to the time to be
given to any one subject, the variation of work, the fre-
quency of recesses and the length of the school session.
In several places in Massachusetts it has been thought
beneficial to the scholars, and to the quality of their
work, to reduce the length of the session. Heretofore
our session at the Centre School, except for the two lower
grades has begun at 9 A.M., and has not closed until
2.30 P.M., a total of five and a half hours a day for five
days in the week, making a total of twenty-seven and
one-half hours a week. Of this time three-quarters of an
hour a day, or three and three-quarters hours a week,
were used for recesses, leaving twenty-three and three-
quarters actual working time. In order to make this
schedule, many children had to leave home by eight
o'clock, or shortly after, and could not reach home again
till after three o'clock in the aftrenoon, and most of them
could have no regular mid-day meal. The efficiency of
the child for work is much less toward the end of the day,
and it is a well recognized fact that the hour at the end
of the school session is not worth as much as that at the
beginning.
In a special report of a commission of physicians ap-
pointed to report on the Boston Schools, in speaking of
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the afternoon session, it is said "During the first hour the
children are active and attentive, but noticeably less so
than in the morning session. Yet this hour, the teachers
feel, is of value. In this first hour the children are
attentive, and show little evidence of fatigue. The last
hour is different. In all the grades the pupils become
restless, inattentive, and show unmistakable signs of
distress."
In Chelsea, after the fire, the lack of school accom-
modations necessitated using the same school houses
for two schools on the same day, one school using the
house in the morning, the other in the afternoon, and to
do this the school session was reduced to four hours.
Yet it was found that the school work did not suffer, and
some of the teachers found that they got better results
from the shorter session than formerly with more time.
There is a time beyond which children cannot be kept
at work advantageously, and it is certainly inadvisable
to keep them after that time. It is not only bad for
their health, but it is also bad for their work. Children
should be taught to economize time. A shorter period
of concentrated effort is worth more than a longer time
of dawdling, dull or listless work. They should be taught
to work with a high degree of effort while they are work-
ing and thus not only accomplish the work to be done,
but acquire habits of concentration and efficiency.
When the capacity for work at its best is exhausted, it
is better to stop altogether, than to dawdle along, dull,
listless and with an increasing stupidity. The child
ought not to be worked till it is tired out. To do so not
only injures the child, but it creates a distaste for school
and what is taught there, instead of a pleasure and en-
thusiasm which the school ought to try to create.
The difficulty is to determine the proper time under
such conditions as we have in Lincoln. After consider-
ing such information on the subject as was available, we
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decided to make a trial of shorter hours on three days in
the week. At present the school session on Monday,
Tuesday and Friday begins at 8.45 A.M. and ends at
1.15 P.M. with two recesses each of 15 minutes. On
Wednesday and Thursday, when the work is varied
by Manual Training, the session continues till 2.15 P.M.
with one recess of one-quarter of an hour and another
recess of three-quarters of an hour. This makes the
total school sessions for the week amount to twenty-four
and one-half hours, with a total of three and one-half
hours' recesses, or twenty-one hours' actual working
time. While it is too soon to reach definite conclusions
as to the effect of this change, and further experience
may make it desirable to make some further modifica-
tions, we already find indications of improved results.
The question of transportation of pupils is as trouble-
some as ever, and has become more expensive. We have
been obliged to raise the compensation of the two horse
barges from $12 to $15 a week, and it has also been nec-
essary to put on an additional one horse barge from the
South at $10 a week. In our former reports we have re-
peatedly pointed out the inadequacy and injustice of
the transportation arrangements, as well as the very
great proportion of school money expended upon it.
The difficulties are not likely to decrease, while the ex-
pense is increasing.
Inasmuch as no way has been found to carry all the
children, and the present arrangement is so unsatis-
factory and expensive, it may well be questioned whether
it would not be better to give it up altogether, and leave
it to the parents to take the repsonsibility of getting
their children to and from school, perhaps giving the
committee discretion to pay for transportation in special
cases, where the age of the scholar, the distance from
school, and the circumstances of the parents, would
otherwise prevent attendance. The question is one
which concerns the Town at large, and which it is proper
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for the Town to decide. Without making any recom-
mendation, the committee suggests that the Town give
the matter consideration.
Believing that for some scholars the opportunities
offered at the Waltham High School might be greater
than at Concord, we have made arrangements for Lin-
coln pupils to attend there and the choice between the
Waltham and the Concord High Schools is now allowed,
subject to the approval of the committee. This year we
have five pupils in the Waltham High School, and seven-
teen in the Concord High School, and both schools report
that the Lincoln scholars are progressing creditably.
In order that the children may not be wholly without
some hot food on the two days when the session lasts
till 2.15 P.M., we have arranged that on those days hot
cocoa shall be served free to all the pupils at the noon
recess. It is prepared in the school building under the
direction of the cooking teacher. The estimated ex-
pense is about ten cents a month. While we have not
wished to make a charge to the scholars for this cocoa,
we think the expense properly should be met by the
parents, and we have therefore requested the parents to
contribute to meet it, having arranged for the present
to meet any deficit by other private subscription. Should
experiment prove that the parents think it not of su-
ficient benefit to trouble to pay for it, it will probably
be better to discontinue it than to continue it as a private
charity. We take this opportunity to urge on all parents
the importance of seeing that children are properly sup-
plied with food for a mid-day lunch. No matter how
simple the food may be each child should be provided
with some lunch. We also wish to discourage the prac-
tice, which is too frequent, of giving a child a small sum
of money for luncheon which is usually spent for candy.
HENRY E. WARNER,
EDWARD R. FARRAR.
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MINORITY REPORT.
My object in presenting a Minority Report for the
School Committee is to express my dissent from the
action of the Committee in the matter of the change in
the school session on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, and
to give the reasons why I disapprove of the plan that has
been adopted.
My first objection to a school session that begins at
8.45 A.M. and continues until 1.15 P.M. with two fifteen
minute recesses is not that it is too long or too short, but
that it is not adapted to secure the bests interest of the
pupils in respect either to their health or their efficiency
in their work. The second of the two recesses that comes
from 11.45 to 12.00 o'clock is devoted by some pupils to
eating their lunch and by others to play. Those who
eat their lunch properly, as they do on those days when
a special time is set apart for this purpose, must go with-
out the exercise and relaxation gained in play; and those
who spend the recess in play must go without a proper
lunch. Now neither the pupil who has gone without
some physical activity and mental diversion nor the
pupil who has gone without food since an early breakfast
is in fit condition to return to the school room and do
good work for another hour and a quarter. The in-
evitable fatigue that comes with the progress of the day's
work, and it comes more quickly with children than with
adults, the plan of session above outlined seems to me to
help induce rather than to relieve. This plan requires
pupils to remain in school for four hours and a half
without providing sufficient change and relaxation to
enable them to work to the best advantage to the end
of the school day.
My second objection to this plan is that it shortens
the actual working time of the pupils to twenty-one
hours a week, which I believe to be too short a time in
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which to do the work that pupils ought to do while in
our schools. I believe as much as any one in teaching
children to work while they work, and play while they
play. I believe that the most valuable thing that we can
do for our pupils is to teach them right methods of study
and habits of concentration. The Committee are unani-
mous in their feeling on this matter, and to improve con-
ditions in this respect is, as I understand it, one of the
strongest reasons urged for the adoption of the shorter
school day. But on the other hand, it needs to be re-
membered that in the instruction of young pupils there
must always be large dependence upon drill and upon
freuqent reviews and tests. These require time. There
are short cuts through special promotions. I believe
that these are sometimes desirable and should be offered
to ambitious pupils; but even the ambitious pupil who
skips the drill work in any subject is bound to miss some-
thing, and this lack is sure to show. later on; while for
the average pupil a large amount of drill is indispensable.
Furthermore, a teacher may often be able to add
greatly to the interest and profit of a recitation by a few
moments' digression suggested by some topic in the
lesson, bringing to the class facts not in the text book or
giving her interpretaion of the meaning of facts that are
before their minds, and time ought to be provided during
the lesson period not only for the teacher to hear what the
pupils have learned but also for some further direct in-
struction from the teacher's own lips. Of course it is
true that the work of instruction can be cut down to any
number of prescribed hours per week, but I feel strongly
that cutting down the working time during the week to
the present limits has been done at the expense of the
best interests of our pupils.
When manual training and cooking and sewing were
added to our curriculum I felt that owing to the nature of
these subj ects the length of the sessions on the days when
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these subjects were taught might reasonably be somewhat
increased, as they brought a change from their other work
and required a certain amount of physical activity. But
as these subjects are taught only to the upper grades this
question, as so many questions have been, was com-
plicated by the barge system that requires all pupils to
come and go at the same time, with the result that the
time devoted to these subjects was taken out of the regu-
lar school session as then in force. Under our present
schedule the time given to these subjects together with
drawling by the seventh and eighth grades is three hours
a week. Subtracting this from the total working time of
the week leaves eighteen hours for the text book studies
of these grades, and while our course of study is so ar-
ranged as to require work at home upon the part of these
pupils I believe that this is cutting down their time for
text book instruction altogether too much.
My objections to the plan of the Committee would be
removed by adopting for every day in the week the ar-
rangement of session now in operation on Wednesday
and Thursday. The session begins at 8.45 A. M. and
closes at 2.15 P.M. with a recess of fifteen minutes at
10.15 and one of forty-five minutes at 12.00, an arrange-
ment that divides the school days into three periods of
one hour and a half each. The first practical benefit of
this arrangement would be the more adequate provision
it would make for play and for lunch on all the days of
the week instead of on two as now. At the end of the
first period of an hour and a half a recess of fifteen min-
utes as on other days offers sufficient opportunity for
relaxation if properly used ; at the present time the pupils
use it as they will, some getting much benefit from it and
some getting little. At the close of the second hour and a
half period the pupils require a larger measure of relaxa-
tion, and the use that is made of this forty-five minutes
goes far toward meeting this need. It allows those
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pupils who live in the vicinity of the school to go home
to dinner. For those who remain at school the first ten
minutes gives opportunity for free play, one object of
which is to get the blood into circulation and to prepare
the system for food; the next fifteen minutes is lunch
time, during which time the pupils sit down and eat their
lunch together; the remaining twenty minutes is devoted
to organized play under the direction of the teachers.
Some of the advantages of ogranized play are that it
secures the patricipation of all the pupils, everyone is in
the game, there is no one standing around watching others
play; it is real play kept going all the time for the twenty
minutes; the teachers suggest games to be played but the
pupils themselves choose what they will play; as the
teachers are always present the younger and weaker
children are looked out for, and the very youngest are
encouraged and taught to play together. After forty-
five minutes spent in this way the pupils return to the
school room physically and mentally refreshed and in good
condition to go to work.
Another advantage of adopting this arrangement of
the session for every day is that an hour and a half would
be added to the working time of the week, making a
total of twenty-two and a half hours, which I believe is
the least amount of time we ought to have.
I will add that while I approve of the employment of a
special teacher to work with pupils outside of the class-
room, I do not feel that the expense is justified by having
her devote her time wholly to pupils who for any reason
find it difficult to keep up with their classes. All pupils
should share the benefit of this individual instruction,
and it should be this teacher's duty to try to teach every
pupil who goes through our schools how to study.
EDWARD E. BRADLEY.
Kit)
SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT.
To the School Committee of the Town of Lincoln: —
In presenting my fifth annual report I am glad to state
that the Lincoln schools have been making steady im-
provement and are in excellent condition. The spirit
and discipline are for the most part so good that the
schools are running as smoothly as well-oiled machinery.
The teachers work faithfully and try to make each year
better than the preceding year. The pupils are quick
to respond and show much interest in the work.
Better methods used in teaching reading during the
past four years enable the children to learn to read
much earlier and with greater ease.
By teaching the free arm movement in penmanship
better results are being obtained in this subject.
Efforts are continually made to increase the facilty
and accuracy of work in the fundamental processes of
arithmetic. This, with a larger application of numbers
to live topics and elimination of absurd, useless or ob-
solete problems, enables the pupils to make more progress
and get a better grasp of what is really valuable in this
subject. There is a growing feeling among educators
that the number of subjects taught in arithmetic should
be greatly decreased, and that those lines of work re-
tained in the grades should be those most used b}^ people
in every day transactions. This means the omitting of
much material in the text books and substituting ex-
amples and problems which are common in the com-
munity. Then these practical subjects should be more
thoroughly taught. This greatly increases the interest
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in the work and the efficiency of the children in the use of
numbers.
Our geography work continues to. be well handled by
the teachers and is thoroughly enjoyed by the pupils. A
revision of the course of study in this important subject
has been made, typewritten, and placed in the hands of
the teachers. I have had many calls for copies of this
course from other superintendents.
The foundation of all this work is home geography, the
things the children see all about them. Their first maps
are of the region near the school house, and they are
drawn from actual observation. The first occupations
and industries studied are those in our own Town. Then
as we come to the study of cities, countries and land and
water forms far away (and most geographical study must
take us far away from home) we are able to interpret
and understand these unseen places by comparison and
contrast with what we already know, and by an intelli-
gent use of pictures and maps.
We try to make the work in history so practical and
interestnig that the students can apply the lessons
learned to the present and future problems in their own
civic life. This method of study makes history of great
human interest and not the mere acquisition of dry facts.
So, throughout the academic work we try to put life into
each s udy.
For the past two or three years we have subscribed
for forty copies of Current Events, a little weekly news-
paper for school use. This paper gives a concise ac-
count of the most important news especially those events
which are of historical importance. The pupils read
these papers, and at least once a week the classes talk
about the great events and look up on their maps the
places about which they read. For the benefit of both
teachers and pupils we have the World's Work and the
National Geographical Magazine. These magazines
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not only have many excellent articles on events of great
interest and importance, but they contain many very
valuable illustrations which aid the children greatly in
their study of history and geography. The events of
the day are history in the making and are often of greater
moment and interest to us than many of the facts which
we study about in our text books. I believe the study
of these periodicals will do much toward the formation
of good habits of newspaper and magazine reading, and
that it will influence some to select the better class of
periodical reading. They are great possibilities for good
in this line of work and it could be extended with profit.
The Manual Work.
The manual w T ork continues to be of great value to
our boys and girls. The earnest purpose developed in
this work, the practical knowledge gained, the skill ac-
quired in handling tools, the ability to make things
useful in the home, all tend toward a more complete
education, which the schools of today must give the
children.
Mr. Brackett has continued to teach drawing to
all the pupils and basketry and sloyd to the boys of
Grades V to VIII inclusive. I quote the following
from his report: "The sloyd work has been continued
on the same general lines as last year. A steady im-
provement can be seen, not only in the work, but the
manner in which the pupils comprehend the work.
The seventh and eighth grades made many useful and
practical articles for their homes the past year, includ-
ing revolving book cases, folding work tables, jardiniere
stands, umbrella stands and stools with cane seats.
They also have completed and put up baseball back stop,
basket ball goals, and see saws for the younger children.
This work was begun last year. They made a large solid
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table for the cooking room, a kindergarten table for Miss
Heath's room and a sand box for Miss Brooks.
The amount of time given to drawing is not such as to
give the best results. Fair progress has been made, how-
ever, and considerable interest developed. Many use-
ful home articles have been made and ornamented by the
children's designs, including school bags, embroidered
collars and lamp shades."
Sewing and Cooking.
The three higher grades continue to do good work in
sewing. The girls in Grade VII have made aprons for
themselves and boys' blouses for their brothers. The
girls in Grade VIII have cut out and made dresses for
themselves and have learned how to use the sewing-
machine. The younger girls have learned some of the
stitches in making a few simple articles; they have also
made baskets and mats from reed and raphia.
During the early fall Mrs. Smith had the girls make
jellies and do canning and pickling. Some of these pro-
ducts were kept for the winter work, others were sold
and the proceeds used to purchase cook books.
The afternoon of February 22, 1911, the members of
the Board of Selectmen and School Committee and the
Superintendent of Schools assembled at the Lincoln
School building at the invitation of the girls in Grades
VII and VIII. After inspecting the building and the
children's work, which was on exhibition, they sat down
at the table made by the older boys, covered with linen
hemmed by the girls and partook of a most excellent
dinner, prepared and served by the girls. Most of the
expense of this dinner was derfayed by these pupils,
the vegetables coming from their homes. The dinner
was pronounced a great success, and teacher and pupils
were given the praise they so well deserved.
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Menu.
Grape Fruit.
Tomato Soup Crisp Crackers
Broiled Halibut Maitre d' Hotel Sauce Potato Balls
Roast Lamb Mashed Potatoes Creamed Onions
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce Mint Jelly Muffins
Lettuce Salad Cream Cheese Balls
French Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Cake Nut Cake Candy.
Coffee.
Home Gardens.
The children continued their home garden work, but
owing to the very dry season some of their crops were a
failure. In spite of this failure they are ready to try
again next year, thus they have learned the lesson to
persevere in spite of adversity. A few good vegetables
were brought in to our exhibit in September, but they
did not compare well with the exhibit a year ago. We
hope to do better next year. I believe the home garden
work is worth much to the children.
The Special Teacher.
When school opened in September there were more
children in two rooms than there were seats. We
placed a few extra seats and desks in one room and trans-
ferred part of the third grade to the lowest room. This
gave much additional work to Miss Heath. Some of the
grades were divided into two divisions. An extra teacher
was engaged to aid the other teachers, to teach pupils
how to study, and to help small groups of backward
children to catch up with their classes in the studies
which troubled them. We can already see good results
from Miss Cushing's work. The pupils are gaining
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better habits of study, and are learning how to concen-
trate their minds on the lessons; this enables them to do
their work in less time than formally. Some of the
children, who had fallen behind their classes in one or
more subjects, have made up their work. A few, who
were far ahead of their class, have been able to go into a
higher grade. The regular teachers have also done
much towards getting their pupils into studious habits
and speeding up their work. This means economy of
time.
Most of the teachers report, that the experiment of
shortening the school session three days a week and clos-
ing at 1.15 P.M. is working well. They say that the
children work rapidly and energetically and show little
fatigue.
Supervised Play.
On Wednesdays and Thursdays we continue the session
until 2.15 P.M., as the work is varied with sloyd, drawing,
cooking and sewing classes. On these days the second
recess is from 12 M. to 12.45 P.M., divided as follows:
for ten minutes the children are free ; for fifteen or twenty
minutes they are in the basements eating their lunch, at
which time they are furnished with hot cocoa served by
the older boys and girls; the remaining twenty minutes
are spent in supervised^play. The children are divided
into groups and the teachers instruct them how to play a
variety of games, which give both pleasure and helpful
exercise. This instruction is continued at recess on the
short session days. A friend of the school has furnished
us with medicine balls, volley balls, hand balls and in-
door base balls ; and the sewing and sloyd classes are mak-
ing other materials for the games.
After these games in the fresh air the children come in
with faces aglow, blood circulating freely and with new
life for school work. In too many of our sports, even on
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the school grounds, a few play and the others look on.
The supervised play has these great aims: to get all the
children into the games, to see that each one gets the
needed helpful exercise, to inculate fair play and team
work, in a word to develop all the children along right
lines physically, mentally and morally.
High Schools.
Feeling that some of our children needed a different
line of work from that offered at the Concord High School
we advised part of the entering class to attend the High
School at Waltham. Five pupils therefore entered the
Waltham High School last September and are continuing
their courses in woodworking and domestic science.
The other seventeen high school pupils are at Concord.
The principals of both schools give a good report of their
progress.
How to Eliminate Waste.
Our reports are optimistic, but the condition of our
schools and their slow but sure improvement year by
year warrant this optimism. Nevertheless, we can see
their faults and the great need of further improvement.
In fact, as compared with the ideal school our schools are
not more than fifty per cent, efficient. But the ideal
school does not yet exist, and is far away in the future.
Our great endeavor is to find and correct the faults as
fast as possible, and to study up and apply more effective
methods of work in order that the children may gain the
greatest amount of development within their capacity.
For a long time keen business men have spent great
effort and much money to eliminate the waste from their
business, and to reduce the management of their affairs
to a scientific basis. Frederick W. Taylor and his asso-
ciates after thirty years of persistent study and ex-
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perimenting have been successful to a remarkable degree.
In some lines of work they have even doubled and tripled
the productive efficiency of both men and machines by
scientific management. They have made many experi-
ments at large cost, wasting thousands of dollars' worth of
material, and have spent much time in teaching their
workmen the most economical way to perform their
labors with a minimum expenditure of time and energy.
But so successful have been their efforts that their recent
profits much more than pay for all the losses which their
experiments entailed. The results of their experiments
have been so remarkable that Mr. Taylor's methods are
being studied and adapted to business in many parts of
the country.
For many years the best schoolmen everywhere have
felt that we needed more efficient methods of teaching
and of study to eliminate the waste and make our
schools more helpful to the boys and girls.
Professor William James says, " Compared with what
we ought to be we are only half awake. Our fires are
damped, our drafts are checked, we are making use of
only a small part of our possible mental and physical
resources.
"We may say that a man who energises below his
normal maximum fails by just so much to profit by his
chances in life ; and that a nation filled with such men is
inferior to a nation run at higher pressure. The problem
is, then, how can men be trained up to their useful pitch
of energy? And how can nations make such training
most accessible to all their sons and daughters?"
The problem of training our children to become efficient
men and women is much more complex and much less
under central control than the problems worked out by
Mr. Taylor, therefore it will require more experiments
and a longer time for thorough solution. But men at
the head of public school systems and others in the uni-
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versities are working dilligently on this problem, there-
fore we may confidently look for a successful solution
and feel sure that the schools will gradually improve
under a more scientific management.
We endeavor from the very beginning to train the
children in good habits of study and to prevent dawdling
over their tasks. Some teachers have been so successful
in this work as greatly to increase the efficiency and pro-
gress of their pupils. I believe the teacher can do no
more important work than helping children to form good
habits, for good habits make character. For this service
alone some teachers are worth twice as much to the Town
as others.
By remembering our own childhood days and by an-
alyzing the causes of our successes and failures, we gain a
better idea of how best to train the children, and we
are able to judge more accurately what subjects are best
for them to study in the different grades. Right here
many teachers and text books have failed; they have ap-
proached the child as if he were an adult, and he has
responded with words, words with little or no meaning
for him. Because the pupil answers glibly the teacher is
often deceived and thinks the child has gained something
of value, when in reality he has recited only empty words.
We must approach the child on his own ground, find what
he knows and on that build up the great unknown by
comparison, contrast and imagination. It is a great
achievement to teach a child so that he will develop
rapidly, systematically and sanely, and I am glad to say
that some of our teachers are achieving a large degree of
success in this work.
If children are interested in their work and enjoy it,
they will learn much more in a shorter time and with less
fatigue than they will when interest is lacking and the
work is a task, and the knowledge thus gained will be
more lasting because it has made a deeper impression.
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In closing I wish to express to the committee my hearty
thanks for your support and encouragement, and to as-
sure the teachers that I fully appreciate their earnest
endeavors to improve the schools.
Respectfully submitted,
C. S. LYMAN,
Superintendent of Schools.
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Schedule of School Expenditures, 1910-1911,
1910-1911
Supt. and Teachers $4,167 .61
High School Tuition 1,026 .05
High School Transportation 398 . 40
Janitors 628.85
Water Rates 151.46
School Supplies 415 .55
Repairs, etc 180 .03
Fuel... 473.78
Miscellaneous 45 .29
Medical Inspector 200 .00
$7,687.02
Barges and Transporation. 1,461 .05
Total $9,148 .07 $9,756 .87
1911-1912
$4,441
.87
1,015
.80
391
.24
627
.90
100
.50
623
.96
64
.89
429
.59
53
.21
200
.00
$7,948.96
1,807
.91
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REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
The schools have been particularly free from infectious
diseases during the year; the buildings kept clean and in a
sanitary condition and the ventilation good, except on
days when the fires are out. At these times and occa-
sionally others, the windows were opened to provide the
fresh air and remove the perceptible vitiation.
The individual examinations gave the usual results.
Of 155 examined 82 had defective teeth; 52 enlarged
tonsils or adenoids; 13 pediculi and 15 faulty postures.
Notice was sent to the parents in all pronounced cases
calling attention to the conditions present and urging
their care. In other instances personal instruction was
given where the child could effectively apply the remedy.
The difficulty still exists of reaching the parents in some
more effective way in those instances where the children
most need care and treatment.
Letters sent home by the children receive scant atten-
tion and only by persistent effort have any good results
been obtained. A nurse to visit these homes explain and
instruct the parents and perhaps take the child for neces-
sary treatment would accomplish much.
The good work of the superintendent in this direction
deserves special commendation, best shown in the follow-
ing instance. There was one happy looking little fellow,
a typical mouth breather, quick to observe but unable to
understand. He couldn't hear what the teacher said.
During the year he also had a discharging ear, which added
to his deafness and stupidity, but was kindly cared for by
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his teacher when in school. The mother heeded the
appeal and had the adenoids removed. Now there is a
bright lad already advanced a grade since the school
year began.
There are others, handicapped in a lesser degree it may
be, who should receive similar treatment if they are to do
their best work at school.
Respectfully,
HENRY A. WOOD,
School Physician.
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ROLL OF HONOR.
The following pupils have been neither absent nor
tardy for the time designated: —
Olen A. Jensen.
Lewis E. Cook.
Emily M. Robus.
For Two Years.
Raymond F. Langille.
For Five Terms.
Holgar J. R. Jensen.
For One Year.
Esther L. Cousins.
Alice E. Robus.
Kate A. Connors.
Grace Anderson.
Harold Moulton.
Joseph F. Eaton.
Lillian E. Rocks.
Marie Connors.
Ralph H. Bamforth
Elsie B. Davis.
Doris Farrar.
Emma Flemming.
Louise J. Derby.
Foster Bunker.
William Bowles.
Elizabeth Giles.
Marian Rocks.
Edward W. Flint,
Maude Kimber.
Gladys Wetherbee.
For Two Terms.
Redman Hartwell.
Robert D. Donaldson.
Carl E. Nelson.
Edna E. Wetherbee.
Richard Nelson.
Mildred Sims.
Belva Gallent.
For One Term.
Edward F. Boyce.
Margaret F. Collins.
Ruth Farquhar.
Wm. C. Peirce, Jr.
Warren A. Rice.
Harriet Gilbert.
Evelyn Cousins.
Gladys Hamilton.
Kathleen N. Crook.
Kenneth C.Hamilton.
Malcoln Donaldson.
Arthur Butcher.
Margaret Frazier.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR.
Winter term begins January 1, 1912, ends March 22:
twelve weeks.
Spring term begins April 1, ends June 14; eleven weeks.
Fall term begins September 3, ends December 13; fifteen
weeks.
Winter term begins December 30, 1912, ends March 21,
1913 ; twelve weeks.
Spring term begins March 31, ends June 13 ; eleven weeks.
Recess from Wednesday before Thanksgiving to Monday
following.
Holidays: Washington's Birthday, Patriot's Day, Mem-
orial Day, Columbus Day.
Length of school year, 38 weeks.
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STATISTICS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1910-1911
Number of children in Town, September, 1911,
between 5 and 15 years: — boys, 97; girls, 94;
total
Number of children in Town, September, 1910
Number of children in Town, September, 1911,
between 7 and 14 years: — boys, 67; girls 68
total
Enrollment for the year, ending June, 1911
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Number between 7 and 14 years of age .
Number attending Concord High School
Number attending Waltham High School
Number of regular teachers employed .
Number of special teachers employed .
Number of teachers who have graduated
normal schools
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Illiterate minors in Town over 14 years of age
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the year ending June, 1911 .
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WARRANT.
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To James T. Laird, or any other Constable of the Town
of Lincoln, in said County:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabit-
ants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in
Town affairs, to assemble in Bemis Hall, . on Monday,
March fourth, next at 1 o'clock P.M., to act on the
following articles, viz. :
ARTICLE 1. To choose a moderator.
ART. 2. To hear and act upon the reports of Town
Officers, Committees, Commissioners, and Trustees.
ART. 3. To choose all necassery Town Officers, Com-
mittees, Commissioners and Trustees for the ensuing
year.
ART. 4. To appropriate money for necessary and ex-
pedient purpose of the Town, and enact anything in
relation to the same.
ART. 5. To give in their votes by ballot in answer to
the question: " Shall licenses be granted for the sale of
intoxicating liquors in this Town?" The check list
shall be used as provided by Section 5, Chapter 100 of
the Public Statutes.
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ART. 0. To determine the manner of collecting taxes
for the ensuing year.
ART. 7. To determine the compensation of the Col-
lector of Taxes for the ensuing year.
ART. 8. To see of the Town will authorize the Treas-
urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow dur-
ing the municipal year, beginning February first, 1912, in
anticipation of the collection of taxes of said year, such
sums of money as may be necessary for the Current
expenses of the Town, but not exceeding the total tax
levy for the said year, giving the notes of the Town in
payment thereof, payable in one year from the dates
thereof; all debts incurred under authority of this vote
shall be paid from taxes of the present municipal year.
ART. 9. To see if the Town will choose a Committee
on Claims under the provisions of Section 3 of Article 9
of the By-Laws.
ART. 10. To see if the Town will appoint a com-
mittee to prosecute persons for selling intoxicating liquors
in the Town, and appropriate money for the same.
ART. 11. To see what action the Town will take with
reference to the old schoolhouse in the center of the Town.
ART. 12. To see if the Town will accept the provision
of Chapter 244 of the Acts and Resolves of the year 1911,
or take any action with reference to the matter.
ART. 13. To see if the Town will accept the provi-
sions of the Revised Laws of Chapter 78 and particularly
Sections 21 to 25 of said Acts, which refer to cemeteries.
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ART. 14. To see if the Town will instruct the Tree
Warden, under the direction of the Selectmen, to set
shade and ornamental trees in different parts of the Town
along the highways and appropriate the sum of $200
for this purpose.
ART. 15. To see if the Town will extend the water
pipe from a point on the Waltham Road, known as Kid-
der's Corner, to a point on the same road near the house
of Mrs. Albert Washburn, or take any action with refe-
rence to said extension or make any appropriation for
the same.
ART. 16. To see if the Town will extend the electric
lighting system from a point near the house of Kidder
Brothers to the estate of Mrs. Albert Washburn, or take
any action with reference to the matter or make appro-
priations for the same.
ART. 17. To see if the Town will appropriate the
sum of $200 to purchase hose for fire protection in the
East part of the Town, or take any action with reference
to the matter.
ART. 18. To see if the Town will name the street
running from a point opposite the house of Mr. John F.
Farrar to the Wayland Line, or take any action with
reference to the matter.
ART. 19. To see if the Town will extend a 4 inch
water main from a point opposite the house of John F.
Farrar to a point near the residence of Vernon A. Wright,
and appropriate money for the same or take any action
with reference to the matter.
ART. 20. To see what action the Town will take with
reference to any suits now pending against it.
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And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting
an attested copy thereof in each of the Post Offices and
one of the churches or some other public place, seven
days at least before the day appointed for such meeting,
and to make seasonable return thereof with your doings,
thereon, to the Town Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Dated at Lincoln, this twenty-first day of February,
in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and
twelve.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
C. L. TODD,
R. D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
The Acts referred to in Articles XII and XIII are
printed herewith.
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CHAPTER 244
ACTS AND RESOLVES OF 191 1
An Act Relative to Fires in the Open Air
Section 1. Chapter two hundred and nine of the acts
of the year nineteen hundred and eight is hereby amended
by striking out section one and inserting in place thereof
the following: — Section 1. It shall be unlawful within
any city, or within any town which accepts the provisions
of this act, for any person to set a fire in the open air
between the first day of March and the first day of De-
cember except by the written permission of the forest
warden, or the chief of the fire department, or, in cities
that have such an official, the fire commissioner: provided
that debris from fields, gardens and orchards, or leaves
and rubbish from yards may be burned on ploughed fields
by owners thereof, their agents or lessees; and provided,
further, that persons above eighteen years of age may
maintain a fire for a reasonable purpose upon sandy or
barren land, if the fire is enclosed within rocks, metal or
other non-inflammable material. In every case such
fire shall be at least two hundred feet distant from any
forest or sprout lands, and at least fifty feet distant from
any building, and shall be properly attended until it is
extinguished. The forest warden shall cause public
notice to be given of the provisions of this section, and
shall enforce the same. Whoever violates the provisions
of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than
one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment for not more
than one month, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 2. Said chapter two hundred and nine is here-
by further amended by striking out section four and
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inserting in place thereof the following: — Section 4. The
state forester and forest warden, or any duly authorized
assistant in the employ of the state forester, or any duly
appointed deputy forest warden, may arrest without a
warrant any person found in the act of setting or main-
taining a fire in violation of the provisions of this act.
Section 3. Said chapter is hereby further amended
by striking out section five and inserting in place thereof
the following new section: — Section 5. The selectmen
of every town may submit this act to the voters for their
acceptance at any annual or special town meeting. The
vote shall be taken by separate ballot, and shall be "Yes"
or u No" in answer to the following question printed upon
the ballot: " Shall an act passed by the general court in
the year nineteen hundred and eight, entitled 'An Act to
provide for the protection of forest or sprout lands from
fire/ be accepted by this town?" A majority vote of the
legal voters present and voting at such meeting shall be
required for the acceptance of this act; and upon such
acceptance the provisions of section twenty-four, of
chapter thirty-two of the Revised Laws shall cease to
apply to any town which has previously accepted that
section.
Section 4. Section eleven of chapter two hundred and
eleven of the Revised Laws is hereby repealed.
Section 5. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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BOARDS OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
Chapter 78.
Section 21. A town which accepts the provsions of
this and the four following sections or has accepted the
corresponding provisions of earlier laws may, at any town
meeting, elect by ballot a board of cemetery commission-
ers consisting of three persons, a majority of whom shall,
for at least one year previous to their election, have been
owners of a lot in a cemetery or other public burial ground
in said town. If such board is first chosen at a meeting
other than an annual town meeting, one member shall be
elected for one year from the day following that fixed by
law for the last preceding annual town meeting, one mem-
ber for two years, and one member for three years, from
said day ; and annually thereafter one member so qualified
shall, at the annual town meeting, be elected by ballot
for a term of three years. Such boards shall choose a
chairman, and a clerk who may be a member of the board.
Section 22. Said board shall have the sole care, super-
intendence and management of all public burial grounds
in its town, may lay out any existing public burial
grounds in its town or any land purchased and set apart
by said town for cemeteries and other public burial
grounds in lots or other suitable subdivisions with proper
paths and avenues, may plant, embellish, ornament and
fence the same and erect therein such suitable edifices and
conveniences and make such improvements as it con-
siders convenient; and, subject to the approval of the
town, may make such regulations, not inconsistent with
law, as it considers expedient.
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Section 23. Said board may, by deed made and exe-
cuted in such manner and form as it may prescribe, con-
vey to any person the sole and exclusive right of burial
in any lot in said cemetery and of erecting tomfts, ceno-
taphs and other monuments or structures thereon upon
such terms and conditions as its regulations prescribe.
Such deeds and all subsequent deeds of such lots made by
the owners thereof shall be recorded by said board in
suitable books of record, which shall be open to the pub-
lic at all reasonable times.
Section 24. A town in which cemetery commssioners
are chosen may receive gifts or bequests for maintaining
cemeteries or cemetery lots, which shall be paid into the
town treasury of said town, and with the accounts there-
of, shall be kept separate from the other money and ac-
counts of said town. The town treasurer shall invest
all such funds in accordance with the stipulations, if
any, accompanying them ; otherwise he shall invest them
as ordered by the selectmen and said commissioners and
pay the income thereform upon their order or with their
approval. The proceeds of sales of lots or rights of
burial in said cemetery shall be paid into the town treas-
ury and shall be subject to said orders.
Section 25. Said board shall not incur debts or lia-
bilities for purposes other than aforesaid nor to an amount
exceeding the amount of the funds subject to their order;
and it shall annually make a report in writing to said town
of its official acts, of the condition of said cemetery and
burial grounds, and render an account of its receipts and
expenditures for the same and of the funds subject to
its order.
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By-Laws of the Town of Lincoln.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Middlesex, ss.
At the Superior Court, within and for the County
of Middlesex, Anno Domini, 1897,
The following By-Laws of the Town of Lincoln, in said
County, are presented to this Court for approval, to w T it: —
"ARTICLE I.
Town Meetings.
Section 1. The annual town meeting shall be held on
the first Monday of March in each year.
Sect. 2. Notice of every town meeting shall be given by
posting copies of the warrant calling the same, attested by
the officer making service thereof, in each of the post-offices
within the town, and in one of the churches, or one other
public place, within the town, not less than seven days be-
fore the day appointed for such meeting. But when, in the
judgment of the selectmen, the interests of the town require
a meeting to be held without giving so long a notice, a
meeting may be called by posting attested copies of the
warrant in the places above mentioned, and by leaving a
printed copy thereof at each dwelling-house within the
**>wn, at least three days before the time appointed for the
meeting; provided that in such cases the selectmen shall
certify that, in their opinion, the interests of the town re-
quire that a town meeting be called upon a notice of less
than seven days, which certificate shall be made upon, or at-
tached to, the original warrant, and shall be served as a
part thereof.
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ARTICLE II.
Finances.
Section 1. The financial year shall commence vnch the
first day of February and end with the thirty-first day of
January annually.
Sect. 2. The town treasurer shall have the custody of
all funds belonging to the town except sinking funds, trust
funds and funds for which other provision is made by law;
and he shall pay no money from the treasury except upon a
draft signed by a majority of the selectmen, stating the ac-
count to which the same is chargeable. Such draft shall be
sufficient authority to the treasurer to pay the same, and
the payment thereof shall discharge him from all liability
on account of the money so paid.
Sect. 3. The water commissioners and all other boards,
committees and officers shall, on the first day of each month,
pay to the town treasurer all sums collected by them th
month previous to the custody of which the treasurer h
entitled.
Sect. 4. A majority of the water commissioners, school
committee, or of any board, or committee, and any officer
having charge of the expenditure of an appropriation, shall
approve in writing all accounts, claims, bills and pay-rolls
properly chargeable to such approbation, and shall trans-
mit the same with his or their approval to the selectmen.
All other accounts, claims, bills and pay-rolls shall be ex-
amined by the selectmen and, if proper, shall be approved
by them. The selectmen shall label all accounts, claims,
bills and pay-rolls which have been approved either by
themselves or by the other officers before mentioned, and
shall keep a record thereof in a book kept for the purpose,
stating the persons to whom payable, the amounts and
dates thereof, and the funds, or appropriations, from which
the same are payable.
Sect. 5. Drafts signed by a majority of the selectmen,
stating the accounts to which the same are chargeable,
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glial 1 be drawn upon the treasurer for the payment of all
sums by law payable from the treasury to the common-
wealth or county, final judgments of courts, bonds, rot'-
and scrip of the town and interest thereon and money pay-
able to the commissioners of the sinking fund and to the
trustees of the public library; and also for the payment of
all accounts, claims, bills and pay-rolls which have been
approved in the manner provided in the previous section
Such drafts shall not be negotiated, but shall be trans
initted by the selectmen directly to the treasurer accom-
panied by the approved bills or other documents for the
settlement of which the drafts are drawn.
Sect. 6. The treasurer shall file and safely keep all ap-
proved and receipted accounts, claims, bills, and pay-rolls,
and all vouchers, cancelled bonds, notes scrip, and otlier
evidences of indebtedness of the town which have been paid
from the treasury.
Sect. 7. No draft shall be drawn by tne selectmen un-
less there is sufficient appropriation to pay the same, except
for sums by law payable to the commonwealth or county,
final judgments of courts, bonds, notes and scrip of the
rown and interest thereon, and money payable to the com
missioners of the sinking fund.
Sect. 8. The selectmen and treasurer respectively shal'
make a record, in a book kept for the purpose, of each ap
propriation, with a list of the drafts drawn against such
appropriation, and shall make a record of all bonds, notes,
scrip or other evidence of indebtedness of the town, signed
** countersigned by them.
Sect. 9. When the bills contracted or approved by any
board, committee, or officer have exhausted the entire ap-
propriation for such board, committee or officer, they shall
incur no further expenditure, except in cases where siv '
expenditure may be required by law; and it shall be the
duty of each board, committee or officer before the close of
the financial year to approve all accounts, claims, bills and
pay-rolls chargeable to their appropriation. During the in-
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terval between the thirty-first day of January in each year
and the time of making the next annual appropriations,
the selectmen, school committee and water commissioners,
m order to meet the liabilities of their several dpartments,
incurred in the carrying on of the work entrusted to them,
shall have authority to make expenditures and payments
from the treasury from any available funds therein, and the
same shall be charged against the next annual appropria-
tion. Such expenditure and liability incurred for any pur-
pose shall not exceed one-fourth the entire amount appro
pj-iated for that purpose in the previous year.
Sect. 10. Unless the town shall expressly otherwise
vote, no extension of water pipes shall be made unless be
fore the work of construction is begun one or more of the
persons whom it is proposed to supply with water by means
of such extension, shall file with the town clerk a bond with
sureties satisfactory to the water commissioners, condi-
tioned to pay to the town for five years next following the
completion of such extension and the letting of water into
the same, a sum sufficient, together with the net annual in
come from such extension, to amount annually to five per
centum of the total cost thereof.
ARTICLE III.
Town Seal.
Section 1. The design of the town seal shall be: a circle,
in the border the words "Lincoln. Incorporated in 1746 as
a precinct: in 1754 as a Town;" in the center, a shield, in
the chief or upper part of which on a cross, gules, a fleur-
de-lis, gold, from the old seal of Lincoln, England, and in
the base of the shield a view of the present town hall ; crest,
the old chestnut tree standing upon the common in Lincoln;
in saltire two shepherd's crooks; the device thereof being as
follows:
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Sect. 2. All deeds and other legal documents made,
given or entered into by the town requiring a seal shall be
sealed with the town seal, and signed in behalf of the town
by a majority of the selectmen.
Sect. 3. The town clerk shall have the custody of the
town seal.
ARTICLE IV.
Records.
Section 1. The town clerk shall record in full in a bool
kept for the purpose all written contracts, deeds and othei
instruments to which the town is a party except such in-
struments as may by law be recorded in the Registry of
Deeds; and it shall be the duty of any board or officer exe
cuting or receiving such written contract, or other instru-
ment, to deliver the same forthwith to the town clerk for
the purpose of record. It shall be the duty of the town
t lerk to see that all conveyances of real estate to the town
are properly recorded in the Registry of Deeds.
Sect. 2. The town clerk shall keep a file of *JLl town re-
ports, reports of all committees chosen by the tow and all
original documents relating to the affairs of the tow which
may come into his possession.
ARTICLE V.
Books.
Sect ion 1. Books, records and laws received by the town
from the commonwealth shall be deposited in the public
library building.
Sect. 2. It shall be the duty of the town officer by whom
any book mentioned in the preceding section is received, to
cause the same to be at once deposited in the public library
building.
Sect. 3. Such books may be used by the inhabitants of
the town within such building, and may be taken therefrom
upon written receipt to the librarian for a period not ex-
ceeding one day at any one time for use in any town meet
ing, or by or before any committee or official of the town.
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ARTICLE VI.
Suits and Controversies.
Section 1. The selectmen may compromise claims and
suits to which the town is a party, provided that they shall
act upon the advice of counsel when the amount claimed by
or against the town exceeds |200.00.
8ect. 2. The selectmen shall have, unless it is otherwise
voted by the town, full authority as agents of the town to
institute and prosecute suits or other proceedings in the
name of the town before any tribunal, to appear and repre-
sent or defend the town before any tribunal in all suits and
other proceedings against the town or in which the town
has an interest, to employ counsel for the purpose aforesaid
and for other purposes when it may. be expedient to do so,
and to take all necessary and proper measures for the pro-
tection of the interests and rights of the town.
Sect. 3. If the town shall, at any meeting called for the
purpose, choose, a committee on claims, such committee
shall have and exercise exclusively all the powers and
duties conferred upon the selectmen by the two preceding
sections.
ARTICLE VII.
Reports and Publications by the Town.
Section 1. The annual reports of the town officers,
boards and committees shall be prepared in form suitable
for printing on or before the tenth day of February in each
year. The selectmen shall cause such reports to be printed
and distributed to the legal voters of the town seven days
at least before the annual meeting.
Sect. 2. The selectmen shall cause to be printed and
bound each year with the annual reports of the town
officers, boards and committees, a copy of the records of the
town meetings during the preceding year; a statement of
all devises, bequests and donations to the town during the
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preceding year; a list of all laws of the commonwealth ac
cepted by the town during the year; all by-laws adopted by
the town since the preceding annual report; copies of the
laying out, alteration, locating anew or discontinuance of
any highway or townway within the limits of the town dur-
ing the preceding year; and a statement of all outstanding
bonds, notes and obligations of the town for the payment
uf money.
Sect. 3. The selectmen shall from time to time cause to
be printed a sufficient number of copies of the by-laws of
the town and shall incorporate therewith a list of the laws
of the commonwealth which have been accepted by the
town.
ARTICLE VIII.
Truants.
* Section 1. Any minor being an habitual truant, and any
child between the ages of seven and fifteen years found
wandering about the streets or public places within the
town having no lawful occupation or business, not attend
ing school, and growing up in ignorance, and such children
as persistently violate the reasonable rules and regulations
of the public schools, may upon conviction thereof be com-
mitted to the Middlesex County Truant School at Chelms-
ford, Mass., or to any other place provided by the town
within its limits, for confinement, instruction, and disci-
pline.
ARTICLE IX.
Public Regulations.
Section 1. No person shall coast upon any public street
or part thereof after the selectmen have posted a notice
prohibiting coasting upon such street or part thereof.
Sect. 2. No person, unless authorized by law, shall
break or dig up any part of any street without a written
permit therefor from the selectmen. Every person who
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after obtaining such permit shall obstruct or render unsafe
any public street, shall guard the same by a proper fence or
railing, and by lights during the night time, subject to the
approval of the selectmen. Such permit may be revoked at
any time.
Sect. 3. No person shall be or remain in any doorway,
or upon any stairs, doorstep, portico or other projection
from any house or building, or upon or against any wall or
fence on or near any street or public place, after having
been requested by the owner or any occupant of the
premises or by any constable or police officer to remove
r.lierefrom.
Sect. 4. No person shall make, write, print, paint, cut or
post any indecent or obscene marks, words, figures or signs
upon any fence, building, post, tree or other object exposed
to public view.
Sect. 5. No person shall wilfully injure, mar, deface or
destroy any fence, signboard, guideboard, lamp-post, lamp
or lantern in any street or public place, nor extinguish any
street light, nor extinguish or remove any light placed to
denote an obstruction or a defect in any public street or
way, without proper authority to do so.
Sect. 6. Any person who shall offend against any of the
provisions of this article shall forfeit and pay, for each
effense, a sum not exceeding twenty dollars."
Which said By-Laws being seen and understood by the
Court, are on this nineteenth day of June, A. D. 1897, ap-
proved.
In testimony that the foregoing is a true copy
of record. I hereto set my hand and affix the seal
of said Court, this twenty-second day of June,
A. D. 1897.
RALPH M. SMITH, Ass't Clerk.
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INDEX
Page
Town Officers, 1911-1912 3-5
Proceedings of Town Meetings, 1911-1912 7-31
Town Clerk's Report 32-35
Recommendations for Appropriations 37-38
Selectmen's Report 37-45
Auditor's Report 36
Expenditures for the year 46-62
Report of Assessors 84-100
Report of Town Treasurer 70
Report of Commissioner of Sinking Fund 71
Report of Treasurer Commissioners Trust Funds .... 72-80
Report of Treasurer Geo. F. Bemis Lecture Fund . . . 81-82
Report of Treasurer Cemetery Commissioners 112
Report of Water Commissioners 101-111
Report of Tree Warden 113-114
Report of Board of Health 83
Report of Supt. of Streets 65-69
Report of Inspector of Animals 63
Report of Fire Engineers 64
Report of Committee on Claims 115-116
Abstract of Title 117-135
Report of Trustees of Lincoln Public Library .... 136-139
Library Statistics 141
Report of Treasurer of Lincoln Library 140
Report of Librarian 142
List of Accessions to Library 143-148
School Reports 149-176
School Expenditures 170
Report of School Committee 151-155
School Calendar and Statistics 174-175
Roll of Honor 173
Tabular Statement 176
Warrant, 1912 177-184
By-Laws of the Town 185-191
REPORT OF THE OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
From February 1, 1912, to February 1, 1913
ALSO THE
Reports of the School and other Committees
FOR THE YEAR 1912-1913
BOSTON:
GEO. E. CROSBY CO., PRINTERS.
394 Atlantic Avenue.
1913
REPORT OF THE OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
From February 1, 1912, to February 1, 1913
ALSO THE
Reports of the School and other Committees
FOR THE YEAR 1912-1913
BOSTON:
GEO. E. CROSBY CO., PRINTERS.
394 Atlantic Avenue.
1913
Town Officers, 1912-1913
Town Clerk.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN.
Selectmen and Overseers of the Poor.
CHARLES S. SMITH, CHARLES LEE TODD,
ROBERT D. DONALDSON.
Board of Health.
R. D. DONALDSON Term expires 1915
MARTIN M. WELCH " " 1913
EDWARDS W. HERMAN " " 1914
Assessors.
CHARLES S. WHEELER Term expires 1915
WILLIAM C. PEIRCE " " 1913
WILLIAM H. SHERMAN " " 1914
Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.
CHARLES S. WHEELER.
Auditor.
JAMES W. LENNON.
Constables.
JAMES T. LAIRD, WINSLOW A. EATON,
GEORGE E. CUNNINGHAM.
Commissioners of Trust Funds.
CHARLES S. SMITH ...... Term expires 1915
C. LEE TODD " " 1913
JULIUS E. EVELETH " " 1914
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Tree Warden.
JOHN J. KELLIHER.
Committee on Claims.
MOORFIELD STOREY, JULIUS E. EVELETH,
CHARLES S. WHEELER.
Trustees for Bemis Fund for Free Public Lectures.
GEORGE FLINT Term expires 1915
C. LEE TODD " " 1913
JULIUS E EVELETH " " 1914
Trustees of Grammar School Fund.
CHARLES S. WHEELER, GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
JULIUS E. EVELETH.
Trustees of Lincoln Library,
CHARLES F. ADAMS. JOHN F. FARRAR,
CHARLES LEE TODD,
CHARLES S. SMITH, Chairman of Selectmen, ex-officio.
HENRY E. WARNER, Chairman School Committee, ex-officio.
Registrars.
CHARLES S. SMITH, ROBERT D. DONALDSON,
C. LEE TODD, GEORGE L. CHAPIN.
School Committee.
ELIZABETH BLODGETT Term expires 1915
EDWARD R. FARRAR " " 1913
HENRY E. WARNER " '• 1914
Water Commissioners.
WILLIAM H. SHERMAN Term expires 1915
JOSEPH S. HART " " 1913
GEORGE L. CHAPIN " " 1914
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Field Drivers.
ALBERT S. GRAVES, JAMES M. MERRILL,
GEO. G. TARBELL. HENRY A. BUTCHER.
Fence Viewers.
JOHN F. FARRAR, WM. H. SHERMAN.
Surveyors of Lumber.
RICHARD A. SHEPARD.
Measures of Wood and Bark.
SAMUEL FARRAR, HAROLD S. COUSINS,
JOHN F. FARRAR.
Cemetery Commissioners.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN Term expires 1915
JULIUS E. EVELETH " " 1913
JOSEPH S. HART " " 1914
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT.
Proceedings at the Annual Meeting, March 4, 1912
WARRANT.
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To James T. Laird, or any other Constable of the Town
of Lincoln, in said County:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabit-
ants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in
Town affairs, to assemble in Bemis Hall, on Monday,
March fourth, at 1 o'clock P.M., to act on the following
articles, viz.:
ARTICLE 1. To choose a moderator.
ART. 2. To hear and act upon the reports of Town
Officers, Committees, Commissioners, and Trustees.
ART. 3. To choose all necessary Town Officers, Com-
mittees, Commissioners and Trustees for the ensuing
year.
ART. 4. To appropriate money for necessary and ex-
pedient purposes of the Town, and enact anything in
relation to the same.
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ART. 5. To give in their votes by ballot in answer to
the question: "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of
intoxicating liquors in this Town?" The check list
shall be used as provided by Section 5, Chapter 100 of
the Public Statutes.
ART. 6. To determine the manner of collecting taxes
for the ensuing year.
ART. 7. To determine the compensation of the Col-
lector of Taxes for the ensuing year.
ART. 8. To see if the Town will authorize the Treas-
urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow dur-
ing the municipal year, beginning February first, 1912, in
anticipation of the collection of taxes of said year, such
sums of money as may be necessary for the Current
expenses of the Town, but not exceeding the total tax
levy for the said year, giving the notes of the Town in
payment thereof, payable in one year from the dates
thereof; all debts incurred under authority of this vote
shall be paid from taxes of the present municipal year.
ART. 9. To see if the Town will choose a Committee
on Claims under the provisions of Section 3 of Article 9
of the By-Laws.
ART. 10. To see if the Town will appoint a com-
mittee to prosecute persons for selling intoxicating liquors
in the Town, and appropriate money for the same.
ART. 11. To see what action the Town will take with
reference to the old schoolhouse in the center of the Town.
ART. 12. To see if the Town will accept the provision
of Chapter 244 of the Acts and Resolves of the year 1911,
or take any action with reference to the matter.
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ART. 13. To see if the Town will accept the provi-
sions of the Revised Laws of Chapter 78 and particularly
Sections 21 to 25 of said Acts, which refer to cemeteries.
ART. 14. To see if the Town will instruct the Tree
Warden, under the direction of the Selectmen, to set
shade and ornamental trees in different parts of the Town
along the highways and appropriate the sum of $200
for this purpose.
ART. 15. To see if the Town will extend the water
pipe from a point on the Waltham Road, known as Kid-
der's Corner, to a point on the same road near the house
of Mrs. Albert Washburn, or take any action with ref-
erence to said extension or make any appropriation for
the same.
ART. 16. To see if the Town will extend the electric
lighting system from a point near the house of Kidder
Brothers to the estate of Mrs. Albert Washburn, or take
any action with reference to the matter or make appro-
priations for the same.
ART. 17. To see if the Town will appropriate the
sum of $200 to purchase hose for fire protection in the
East part of the Town, or take any action with reference
to the matter.
ART. 18. To see if the Town will name the street
running from a point opposite the house of Mr. John F.
Farrar to the Wayland Line, or take any action with
reference to the matter.
ART. 19. To see if the Town will extend a 4 inch
water main from a point opposite the house of John F.
Farrar to a point near the residence of Vernon A. Wright,
and appropriate money for the same or take any action
with reference to the matter.
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ART. 20. To see what action the Town will take with
reference to any suits now pending against it.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting
an attested copy thereof in each of the Post Offices and
one of the churches or some other public place, seven
days at least before the day appointed for such meeting,
and to make seasonable return thereof with your doings,
thereon, to the Town Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Dated at Lincoln, this twenty-first day of February,
in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and
twelve.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
C. L. TODD,
R. D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
The return of this Warrant is as follows:
Lincoln, Feb. 24, 1912.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy, one in each of the Post Offices and one in the Rail-
road Station seven days before said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable of Lincoln.
Pursuant to the above Warrant, the meeting was
called to order by the Town Clerk, who read the Warrant.
The following votes were then passed:
ARTICLE 1. Voted and chose Charles S. Wheeler,
Moderator. (The check list was used. )
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ART. 2. All of the reports of the various officers
and committees printed in the Town Report were ac-
cepted.
ART. 3. Voted and chose:
Town Clerk. — George L. Chapin, sworn.
Selectmen. —
Charles S. Smith, sworn.
C. Lee Todd, sworn.
Robert D. Donaldson, sworn.
Overseers of the Poor. — Voted, To omit choosing.
Board of Health. — 3 years. Robert D. Donaldson.
Assessor. — 3 years. Charles S. Wheeler, sworn.
Town Treasurer and Collector of Taxes. — Charles S.
Wheeler, sworn.
Auditor. — James W. Lennon.
Constables. —
James T. Laird, sworn.
Winslow A. Eaton, sworn.
George E. Cunningham, sworn.
Commissioner of Trust Funds. — 3 years. Charles S.
Smith.
Tree Warden. — John J. Kelliher.
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Trustee of Bemis Fund for Free Public Lectures. —
3 years. George Flint.
School Committee. — 3 years. Elizabeth Blodgett.
Water Commissioner. — 3 years. William H. Sherman.
Field Drivers. —
Albert S. Graves.
George G. Tarbell, sworn.
James M. Neville, sworn.
Ralph E. Butcher.
Henry A. Butcher, sworn.
Fence Viewers. —
John F. Farrar, sworn.
William H. Sherman, sworn.
Trustee of Grammar School Fund. —
In place of Herbert E. Barnes, deceased, George L.
Chapin.
In place of Charles F. Eveleth, removed from town,
Julius E. Eveleth.
These last two vacancies were filled at the adjourned
meeting held March 9.
Surveyor of Lumber. — Richard A. Shepard.
Measurers of Wood and Bark. —
Samuel Farrar, sworn.
Harold S. Cousins, sworn.
John F. Farrar, sworn.
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Cemetery Commissioners.—
George L. Chapin, 3 years.
Joseph S. Hart, 2 years.
Julius E. Eveleth, 1 year.
Committee on Claims. —
Moorfield Storey.
Julius E. Eveleth.
Charles S. Wheeler.
ART. 4. The following appropriations were made:
Schools, including transportation of High
School pupils
Transportation of children ....
Highways and Bridges . . .
Support of Poor
Library. The Dog Tax and
Interest
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moth Work .
State Aid
Miscellaneous Expenses ....
Payment of Water Bonds. (To be taken
from Water Works' Treasury ) .
Water Works' Sinking Fund. (To be taken
from Water Works' Treasury )
Hydrant and other Public Water Service .
Waltham Hospital. Free Bed .
Street Lamps . . .
Fire Department
Payment of Schoolhouse Bonds
Payment of interest on Schoolhouse Bonds
Suppression of Liquor Nuisance .
Lee's Bridge
ART. 5. Voted, That the Town Clerk cast one No
Ballot for the Town.
$8,000.00
2,500.00
7,500.00
500.00
400.00
500.00
2,000.00
8.00
4,500.00
2,000.00
2,173.37
2,400.00
250.00
1,300.00
300.00
3,000.00
1,720.00
200.00
4,000.00
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The polls were kept open one hour, and the Check
List and Ballot Box used.
Upon opening the Ballot Box, one No Ballot was dis-
closed, and the vote announced to the Town as follows:
Yes, 0. No, 1.
ART. 6. Voted, To collect the taxes in the same way
and manner as last year.
ART. 7. Voted, That the compensation of the Col-
lector of Taxes be 1J% of the amount collected.
ART. 8. Voted, That the Town Treasurer, with the
approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized
to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of
the taxes of the municipal year beginning Feb. 1, 1912,
to an amount not exceeding in the aggregate Thirty
thousand dollars ($30,000 ) and to issue a note or notes
therefor, payable within one year. Any debt or debts
incurred under this vote to be paid from the taxes of
said municipal year.
ART. 9. Voted, To choose a Committee on Claims.
ART. 13. Voted, That all acts heretofore accepted
and all votes heretofore passed, in any way affecting the
control or care of the cemeteries of the Town, and the
officers or trustees elected thereunder, are hereby
rescinded.
Voted, That the Towm accept the provisions of Re-
vised Laws, Chapter 78, Sections 21 to 25 inclusive, and
elect three Trustees of Cemeteries, who shall hold office,
one for one year, one for two years, and one for three
years.
ART. 14. Voted, To appropriate $200 for the pur-
pose mentioned in the Article.
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After passing the above votes, the meeting adjourned
to Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7.30 o'clock.
Immediately upon the calling to order of the adjourned
meeting, the Moderator, Charles S. Wheeler, offered the
following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
by a rising vote:
Whereas, God in His Infinite Wisdom, has in the
interim of the adjournament of this Town Meeting, re-
moved one of our citizens.
Resolved, That in the death of Mr. Herbert E. Barnes,
this Town has lost a citizen of worth and judgment:
whose interest in public affairs was always keen, and who
in his many years of service as Cemetery Commissioner,
devoted much thought and care to the improvement
and beautifying of our cemeteries.
Resolved, That we, in Town Meeting assembled, ex-
press our deep sense of loss, and extend our sympathy
to Mrs. Barnes.
ART. 10. Voted, That the Selectmen be a Commit-
tee to prosecute persons for selling intoxicating liquors in
this Town.
ART. 11. Voted, To recommit the matter of the old
schoolhouse to the Committee on Claims to further
investigate, obtain a survey and report to the Town at a"
meeting to be held on or before June 1, 1912.
A communication from Emily F. Chapin to the Mod-
erator of the meeting, requesting that the Town remove
so much of the old schoolhouse as stands upon her land,
was read to the Town.
ART 12. Voted, 45 to 11, That the Town accept the
provisions of Chapter 244 of the Acts and Resolves of
the year 1911.
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ART. 15. Voted, That the Water Commissioners
are hereby authorized to extend the water pipe from
Kidder's Corner to opposite the residence of Winslow A.
Eaton, and from this point to a point opposite the resi-
dence of Mrs. Albert Washburn, provided that before
such extensions are made, two bonds are filed guarantee-
ing 5% on cost of construction in accordance with the
By-Laws and the sum of $4,267.00 is hereby appropriated
for the same.
Voted, That the special Water Works' Sinking Fund
of the Water Works be liquidated and the proceeds
turned over to the Town Treasurer to be used in part
payment of the above, the balance to be taken from the
Water Works' Treasury.
ART. 16. Voted, To pass over the Article.
ART. 17. Voted, That if any fire apparatus be
bought for the East part of the Town, it be bought by
the Chief of the Fire Department.
Voted, To appropriate the sum of $200.00 for fire
apparatus in the East part of the Town.
ART. 18. Voted, That this whole matter be referred
to the committee appointed Sept. 8, 1906, viz., E. Irving
Smith, C. Lee Todd, Richard Briggs, Samuel Farrar and
Walter W. Johnson to report at the next annual meeting.
Voted, That the Committee remove all signs from this
road until such time as the streets are named.
ART. 19. Voted, To lay a 4-inch water pipe from the
present terminus near Mrs. Ehlert's house to a point
near the residence of Vernon A. Wright, and the sum
of $735.00 is hereby appropriated for the same.
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ART. 20. Voted, To lie on the table.
Voted to adjourn.
Attest:
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
March 18, 1912. John F. Farrar was this day sworn
as Superintendent of Streets by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
John F. Farrar was this day sworn as Special Police by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
Lincoln, March 27, 1912. Frank E. Hawkes was this
day sworn as Special Police by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
Lincoln, March 14, 1912. John A. Rocks was this day
sworn as Special Police by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
Lincoln, March 18, 1912. Matthew H. Doherty was
this day sworn as Sealer of Weights and Measures by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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Proceedings at the State Primary.
WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To any Constable in the Town of Lincoln, in said County :
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhab-
itants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in
the election of State and County Officers, to assemble at
Bemis Hall, on Tuesday, April 30th, at 7.30 o'clock
p. m., to give in their votes for the nomination of persons
for the following offices, viz. :
Eight delegates at large to the National Convention.
Eight alternate delegates at large to the National
Convention.
Two district delegates to the National Convention.
Two alternate district delegates to the National Con-
vention, also to express their preference for President and
Vice-President of the United States.
All the above to be voted for on one ballot; the polls'
to be open at 7.30 p.m., and may be closed at 9.30 p.m.
All officers are to be voted for at this meeting in accord-
ance with the direct primaries law passed by the Legis-
lature in 1912.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting
an attested copy thereof in each of the Post Offices and
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one of the churches, or in some other public place, seven
days at least before the day appointed for said meeting,
and to make seasonable return thereof, with your doings
thereon to the Town Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Dated at Lincoln, this twenty-third day of April, in
the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and twelve.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
C. L. TODD,
Selectmen of Lincoln,
The return upon the Warrant is as follows: —
Lincoln, April 23, 1912.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy, one in each of the Post Offices and one in the
Railroad Station, seven days before the date of said
meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable of Lincoln.
Pursuant to the above Warrant, the meeting was
called to order by the Chairman of the Selectmen, who
read the Warrant, and administered the oath to the
following officers:
Thomas L. Giles and James W. Lennon, as Ballot
Clerks; Herbert G. Farrar and J. Malcolm Eveleth as
Tellers.
The polls remained open two hours and were closed at
9.30 o'clock p. m.
The Ballot Box disclosed the following vote : —
REPUBLICAN.— Delegates at Large.
Charles S. Baxter of Medford for Theodore
Roosevelt, 35 votes
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George W. Coleman of Boston for Theodore
Roosevelt, 35 votes
Frederick Fosdick of Fitchburg for Theodore
Roosevelt, 35 "
Albert Bushnell Hart of Cambridge for
Theodore Roosevelt, 35 "
Octave A. LaRiviere of Springfield for
Theodore Roosevelt, 35 "
James P. Magenis of Boston for Theodore
Roosevelt, 35 "
Arthur L. Nason of Haverhill for Theodore
Roosevelt, 35 "
Alvin G. Weeks of Fall River for Theodore
Roosevelt, 35 "
Winthrop Murray Crane of Dalton for
Wm. H. Taft. 34 "
John L. Bates of Boston for Wm. H. Taft, 34 "
Lucius Tuttle of Brookline, for Wm. H. Taft,34 "
John W. Weeks of Newton for Wm. H. Taft, 34 "
Samuel B. Capen of Boston for Wm. H.
Taft, 34 "
Samuel J. Elder of Winchester for Wm. H.
Taft, 34 "
James F. Cavanagh of Everett for Wm. H.
Taft, 34 "
Edmond Cate of Fall River for Wm. H. Taft,34 "
Blank, 9 "
ALTERNATES AT LARGE.—
John D. Long of Hingham for Wm. H. Taft, 41 votes
Benjamin H. Anthony of New Bedford for
Wm. H. Taft, 41 "
Frank Vogel of Boston for Wm. H. Taft, 41 "
Joseph Monette of Lawrence for Wm. H.
Taft, 41 "
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Charles H. Inness of Boston for Wm. H.
Taft, 41 votes
Walter Ballantyne, of Boston for Wm. H.
Taft. 41 "
Isaac L. Roberts of Boston for Wm. H. Taft, 41 "
Ernest G. Adams of Worcester for Wm. H.
Taft, 41 "
Blank, 19 "
ALTERNATES AT LARGE.—
Charles L. Burrill of Boston for Theodore
Roosevelt, 34
Thomas F. Doherty of Boston for Theodore
Roosevelt, 33
Richard A. Flynn of Somerville for Theo-
dore Roosevelt, 33
John Larrabee of Melrose for Theodore
Roosevelt, 33
John G. Maxfleld of Springfield for Theodore
Roosevelt, 33
Max Mitchell of Boston for Theodore
Roosevelt, 33
Cassius A. Wood of Boston for Theodore
Roosevelt, 33
Russell A. Wood of Cambridge for Theodore
Roosevelt, 33
Blank, 19
DISTRICT DELEGATES.-- Fourth District, Group 1.
Samuel C. Bennett of Weston for Wm. H
Taft, 39 votes
Walter B. Morse of Marlborough for Wm.
H. Taft, 39 "
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Group 2.
John M. Keyes of Concord for Theodore
Roosevelt, 34 votes
Frederick P. Glazier of Hudson for Theo-
dore Roosevelt, 33 "
Blank, 7 "
ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES.— Fourth
District. Group 1.
Harrie C. -Hunter of Marlborough for
Theodore Roosevelt, 28 votes
John E. Coolidge of Waltham for Theodore
Roosevelt, 29 "
Group 2.
Albert P. Messer of Concord for Wm. H
Taft, 38 votes
George F. Leslie of Waltham for Wm. H.
Taft, 38 "
FOR PREFERENCE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES.—
Robert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin, 1 vote
Theodore Roosevelt of New York, 33 votes
William Howard Taft of Ohio, 38 "
Blank, 6 "
FOR PREFERENCE FOR VICE-PRESIDENT.—
John L. Bates of Boston, 1 vote
J. W. Sherman, 1 "
Governor Hadley of Missouri, 1 "
H. C. Lodge of Massachusetts, 2 votes
Blank, 20 "
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DEMOCRATIC— Delegates at Large.—
Frank J. Donahue of Boston for Eugene N.
Foss, 8 votes
G. Gerry Brown of Brockton for Eugene N.
Foss, 4 "
John W. Coughlin of Fall River for Eugene
N. Foss, 6 "
John F. Fitzgerald of Boston for Eugene N.
Foss, 9 "
William P. Hayes of Springfield for Eugene
N. Foss, 5 "
Charles J. Martell of Boston for Eugene N.
Foss, 5 "
Humphrey 0' Sullivan of Lowell for Eugene
N. Foss, 4 "
Charles B. Strecker of Brookline for Eugene
N. Foss, 4 "
David I. Walsh of Fitchburg for Eugene
N. Foss, 8 "
Henry F. Bart of Taunton for Woodrow
Wilson, 3 "
Henry T. Schaefer of Boston, 4 "
George Fred Williams of Dedham, 3 "
John P. Sweeney of Methuen, 3 "
James H. Vahey of Watertown for Eugene
N. Foss, 8 "
John A. Keliher of Boston for Eugene N.
Foss, 1 vote
Blank, 4 "
ALTERNATE DELEGATES AT LARGE.—
James M. Folan of Norwood, Group 1, 6 votes
Joseph J. Leonard of Boston, 7 "
Andrew A. Badaracco of Boston for Eugene
N. Foss, 5 "
Charles F. Campbell of Worcester for
Eugene N. Foss, 9 "
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Peter J. Flaherty of Saugus for Eugene N.
Foss, 10 votes
James M. Folan of Norwood, Group 3, for
Eugene N. Foss, 7 "
Daniel H. Maguire of Haverhill for Eugene
N. Foss 11 "
Luke J. Minnehan of Pittsfield for Eugene
N. Foss, 7 "
Daniel M. O'Brien of Rockland for Eugene
N. Foss, 10 "
Joseph F. O'Connell of Boston for Eugene
N. Foss, 8 "
John P. Kane of Lawrence, 6 "
Blank, 4 "
DISTRICT DELEGATES, Fourth District.—
John J. Desmond of Waltham for Eugene
N. Foss, 13 votes
Roger Sherman Hoar of Concord for Eugene
N. Foss, 12 "
M. Fred O'Connell of Fitchburg for Eugene
N. Foss, 2 votes
John J. Prindiville of Framingham for
Eugene N. Foss, 1 vote
Blank, 6 votes
ALTERNATE DISTRICT DELEGATES, Fourth
District. —
Owen A. Hoban of Gardner for Eugene N.
Foss, 8 votes
Charles F. McCarthy of Marlborough for
Eugene N. Foss, 9 "
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FOR PREFERENCE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES.—
Champ Clark of Missouri, 7 votes
Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, 8 "
Blank, 2 "
FOR PREFERENCE FOR VICE-PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES.—
John F. Fitzgerald of Boston, 9 votes
Martin Lomansey of Boston, 1 vote
James H. Vahey of Watertown, 1 "
Blank, 6 votes
All of the above vote was declared in open meeting.
Voted to adjourn.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
The return on the Warrant is as follows :
Lincoln, June 24, 1912.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy on the outside of each of the Post Offices and one in
the Railroad Station seven days before said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable of Lincoln.
Pursuant to the above Warrant, the meeting was called
to order by the Town Clerk, who read the Warrant.
ARTICLE 1. Voted and chose Charles S. Wheeler,
Moderator. (The check list being used. )
Immediately upon the choice of the Moderator, Mr.
John F. Farrar addressed the meeting and registered the
following protest: —
I hereby protest against any money appropriation at
this meeting, on the ground that the Warrant has not been
posted properly.
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Voted, To take up Articles 6 and 7.
The Committee on Claims made the following report.
The Committee on Claims who were instructed at the
Town Meeting of March 4, 1912, to have a survey made
of the old schoolhouse lot and surroundings have attended
to that duty and submit the following report: —
First. That a survey made on the basis of the dis-
tances and lines of the two deeds in conjunction given by
" Martha Cole, Executrix," to Pliny Newhall, making
the northern boundary forty-eight rods and twenty links
would bring the division line near the center of the present
building.
Second. That a survey made as per the deeds of
Pliny Newhall to Francis Newhall, who deeded in same
form to James L. Chapin, specifying the northern bound-
ary in both instances as forty-seven rods, would bring
the division line in the rear of the present building be-
tween the house and the outbuildings. The two deeds
referred to from Martha Cole to Pliny Newhall include
the missing deed mentioned in the Town report of the
present year.
It might also be stated that the deed from Pliny New-
hall to Francis Newhall and from Francis Newhall to
James L. Chapin both refer to the deeds of Martha Cole
for principal metes and bounds.
The committee herewith present a plan of the school-
house lot and surroundings drawn by Mr. Horace Tuttle,
Civil Engineer, in which the solid lines represent the
boundary in the first section and the dotted lines as that
in the second section.
Respectfully submitted,
JULIUS E. EVELETH,
CHARLES S. WHEELER,
Committee on Claims.
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Voted, To accept the report of the Committee on
Claims.
Voted, 43 to 23, That the Committee on Claims be
instructed to sell the old schoolhouse in the center of the
Town at public auction before Aug. 15, 1912, the pur-
chaser to have sixty days in which to remove the building.
Voted, unanimously, That the Committee on Claims
be and it is hereby authorized and directed to institute
all proper proceedings before the Land Court of this
Commonwealth and elsewhere for the purpose of deter-
mining and registering the title of the Town in and to the
lot of land belonging to the Town now occupied in whole
or in part by the old schoolhouse building (so called ) on
the westerly side of the Lincoln Common; and that the
said Committee shall exercise in this behalf all the powers
and authority to it conferred by the By-Laws of the Town
and all other powers to it belonging.
Voted to adjourn.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
May 17, 1912. William H. Sherman was this day sworn
as Superintendent of Streets vice John F. Farrar,resigned.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
List of Jurors for the year 191 2 as prepared by the
Selectmen : —
George. S. Avard, Lincoln, Mass.
James E. Baker, So. Lincoln, Mass.
Walter F. Baker, So. Lincoln, Mass.
Hjalmar Berger, Lincoln, Mass.
Wallace M. Brooks, Lincoln, Mass.
J. Elliot Bryant, Waltham, Mass., R. F. D.
James T. Calkins, So. Lincoln, Mass., R. F. D.
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Clarence G. Clapp,
Lincoln, Mass.
Edward R. Farrar,
So. Lincoln, Mass.
John F. Farrar,
So. Lincoln, Mass.
Thomas L. Giles,
So. Lincoln, Mass,
Mason P. Hunter,
Waltham, Mass., R. F. D.
Eugene Jose,
Concord, Mass., R. F. D.
Roderick B. Laird,
Lincoln, Mass.
Charles E. Nelson,
Lexington, Mass., R. F. D.
Daniel H. Sherman,
So. Lincoln, Mass.
William H. Sherman,
So. Lincoln, Mass,
T. Wilbur Smith,
Lincoln, Mass,
Howard Snelling,
So. Lincoln, Mass,
Martin M. Welch,
So. Lincoln, Mass
C. Edgar Wheeler,
So. Lincoln, Mass., R. F. D,
Charles S. Wheeler,
Lincoln, Mass
Herman T. Wheeler,
Lexington, Mass., R. F. D,
CHARLES S. SMITH,
C. L. TODD,
R. D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
This list filed Aug. 2, 1912.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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Proceedings of a Town Meeting held July i, 1912.
WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To James T. Laird, or any other Constable of the Town
of Lincoln, in said County:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabit-
ants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in
Town affairs, to assemble in Bemis Hall, on Monday,
July 1st, at 8 o'clock p. m., to act on the following Articles
viz. :
ARTICLE 1. To choose a Moderator.
ART. 2. To see if the Town will extend the water
pipe from the terminus near Page's Corner to the lot of
land recently purchased by John H. Stone, and appropri-
ate money for the purpose, or take any other action with
reference to the matter.
ART. 3. To see if the Town will authorize the Water
Commissioners to dispose of the Deane Steam Pump and
install in its place a Power Pump, to be driven by elec-
tricity, and make an appropriation for the same, or take
any other action with reference to the matter.
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ART. 4. To see if the Town will authorize the Select-
men to make some contract or arrangement by which the
Town teams will be located in some permanent place for
term of years, not exceeding five.
ART. 5. To see if the Town will build a new hose-
house and fire-station in the center of the Town on land
belonging to the Town and appropriate the sum of
$5,000.00 for the purpose, or take any other action with
reference to the matter.
ART. 6. To hear the report of the Committee on
Claims in regard to the location of the old schoolhouse
in the center of the Town.
ART. 7. To see if the Town will take any action with
reference to said report or take any action with reference
to the old schoolhouse or act anything in regard to the
matter.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting
an attested copy thereof in each of the Post Offices and
one of the churches or some other public place seven days
at least before the day appointed for such meeting, and
to make seasonable return thereof with your doings there-
on, to the Town Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Dated at Lincoln, this twenty-fourth day of June in
the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and
twelve.
C. S. SMITH,
C. L. TODD,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
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The return upon the Warrant is as follows :
Lincoln, July 24, 1912.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy in each of the Post Offices and one in the Railroad
Station, seven days before the date of said meeting.
GEO. E. CUNNINGHAM,
Constable of Lincoln.
Pursuant to the above Warrant, the meeting was
called to order by the Town Clerk, who read the Warrant.
The following votes were then passed: —
ARTICLE 1. Chose Charles S. Wheeler, Moderator.
(The Check List was used. )
ART. 2. Voted, 62 to 43, That the sale of the school-
house in the center of the Town be postponed until the
title to the land under said schoolhouse shall be de-
termined by the Land Court.
ART. 3. Voted, That the Committee on Claims be
authorized to petition the Land Court for registration
of title to all lands in which the Town has an interest.
ART. 4 and ART. 5. Not acted upon
Voted to adjourn.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
The following communication was received at the
Town Clerk's office Aug. 17, 1912:—
To the Town of Lincoln:
The undersigned, being a committee chosen at a
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meeting of the First Parish of Lincoln, held Aug. 16, 1912,
for the purpose of protecting the rights of the Parish in
the so-called Common land in the center of Lincoln,
hereby respectfully communicates to the Town a resolu-
tion passed at said meeting, a copy of which vote is here-
with enclosed, and requests the Town to remove from
land belonging to the Parish, with all reasonable speed,
within sixty days from the nineteenth day of August
current, the buildings and structures mentioned in said
resolution :
Without waiving or modifying the foregoing request or
any other request heretofore made this Committee, to-
gether with George L. Chapin, jointly and severally,
especially demand that the Town remove within said
time any such buildings or structures, or parts thereof,
standing on the land of either or both the said Parish and
the said Chapin, within the limits of the lot of land de-
scribed in the deed of Martha Cole to Pliny Newhall,
dated Feburary 22, 1834, recorded with Middlesex
South District Deeds, Book 3666, page 110.
Respectfully,
NATHAN S. FISKE,
GEORGE FARRAR,
EDWARD F. FLINT,
Committee.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN. /
Town Clerk.
Parish Meeting, Aug. 16, 1912.
Resolved: That, whereas, the Town of Lincoln [did
on or about July 18th, 1912 petition the Land Court
for the registration of certain land occupied by a school
building adjacent to the Common land of the Parish,
and in its petition claimed title to land owned in past
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by the Parish and in part by the successors of the late
James L. Chapin; and
Whereas, on or about March 9th, 1912, the late
Emily F. Chapin, the then successor of the said James
L. Chapin, revoked in writing all license or permission
which the Town had or ever had to occupy or use any
of her land, and requested the Town to remove the school
building and other structures so far as they stood thereon;
and
Whereas, the said building was located at time of its
erection in 1870, partly upon land belonging to the Parish
and
Whereas, the said Parish Land was granted to
Benjamin Brown and others, trustees or a committee
of the society joined together in 1746, for the purpose of
erecting a meeting house in the Precinct then set off
from the towns of Concord, Lexington, and Weston, by
Edward Flint, then of Concord, who gave the said land
which now comprises a large part of the Lincoln Common
so called, so that those persons who had joined together
for the formation of a ministerial precinct and had pre-
pared a frame for the meeting house ready to be set up
and had given it to be used for the purposes of this
society, where they could enjoy "publick worship and
ordinances of God " conveniently to their dwellings,
and by reason thereof the said land so given by the deed
of Edward Flint by the Parish under a sacred trust to
be devoted to the purposes described in his said deed to
Benjamin Brown and others; and
Whereas, the said schoolhouse building after its loca-
tion on said Parish land, appeared to the committee of
said Town having charge of the construction thereof, to
be partly on Parish land and lands of other persons ; and
Whereas the said building committee then sent to
this Parish a communication reading as follows: —
"The Building Committee appointed by the Town to
carry into effect the vote to erect a schoolhouse, respect-
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fully submit to the First Parish, that in pursuance of the
duties under instruction of the Town, they located said
schoolhouse on land occupied by the old Primary School-
house and adjacent thereto without intention of imposing
on the rights of any parties.
Respectfully submitted for the Committee,
SAMUEL HARTWELL, Clerk, Pro Tern., and;
Whereas, under Article 5 of a Warrant for a meeting
of this Parish held September 6th, 1870, "To see what
action shall be taken by the Parish in regard to land taken
by the Town for a schoolhouse," it was voted, "that the
Parish cheerfully acquiesce in the town's building a
schoolhouse in part on Parish land and in occupying the
same so long as it may be improved for school purposes,"
and
Whereas, the said Town has long since ceased to use
the said building for schoolhouse purposes in accordance
with the terms of the above vote and has been requested
by those now owning the land of said Chapin to remove
such part of the said building as may now stand upon his
or their land,
Now therefore, be it
Resolved and Voted, That all license, permission or
authority given or supposed to be given by this Parish
under said vote or otherwise, in and to all land so occu-
pied by the said Town since 1870, be and the same is
hereby revoked, and made null and void, and the said
Town is hereby requested to remove, with all reasonable
speed, within sixty days from the date hereof, all build-
ings and structures erected and now continued or main-
tained in or on said Parish land. And it is further
Resolved and Voted, That this Parish does now authorize
any committee appointed for the purpose, to join with
owners of other lands now occupied as aforesaid by the
said Town, in any request, demand, suit or proceeding
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at law, or in equity, of, to, or against the said Town, for
the protection and conservation of the full title and
rights of this Parish against all parties claiming or pre-
tending to claim any ownership in said Parish land. And
be it further Resolved and Voted, That any such com-
mittee shall have power and authority, and they are
hereby directed to appear and defend or take other ap-
propriate proceedings in any suit or controversy which
involves or may involve the rights of this Parish in and
to the so called Common land in Lincoln.
Moved and Voted, That Nathan S. Fiske, George
Farrar and Edward F. Flint be a committee to carry out
the foregoing vote, and that a copy of the foregoing reso-
lutions and votes be sent to the Town.
On Aug. 19, 1912, a copy of the above communication
from the Committee of the Parish was sent to the Select-
men and also to the Committee on Claims, together with
the following letter :
Lincoln, Aug. 19, 1912.
To the Committee on Claims of the Town of Lincoln :
Gentlemen : —
I hereby enclose and transmit to you a copy of a letter
with the accompanying resolutions and votes received by
me as Town Clerk, August 17, 1912, from a Committee
of the First Parish of Lincoln and from George L. Chapin.
Respectfully,
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
Lincoln, Sept. 12, 1912.
Martin M. Welch was this day sworn as Inspector of
Animals for the year ensuing, by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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Proceedings of the State Election.
WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSTETS.
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To any Constable in the Town of Lincoln, in said County :
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabit-
ants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in the
election of State and County Officers, to assemble at
Bemis Hall, on Tuesday, November 5th at seven o'clock
in the forenoon, to give in their votes for the following
officers, viz.: Presidential Electors, Governor, Lieuten-
ant Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, iVttorney-
General, Congressman, Councillor, Senator, Repre-
sentative in the General Court, County Commissioner,
County Treasurer, and any other officers required by law
to be chosen in the month of November of the current
year; also, to vote on the question of the Amendment to
the Constitution Disqualifying from Voting Persons
Convicted of Certain Offences. (Chap. 21, Resolves of
1912.)
All officers enumerated above are to be designated and
voted for on one ballot, the polls to be opened at seven
o'clock a. m., and may be closed at four o'clock, p. m.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting
an attested copy thereof in each of the Post Offices and
one of the churches, or in some other public place, seven
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days at least before the day appointed for said meeting,
and to make seasonable return thereof with your doings
thereon to the Town Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Dated at Lincoln, this twenty-eighth day of October,
in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and twelve.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
C. L. TODD,
R. D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
The return upon the Warrant is as follows : —
Lincoln, Sept. 16, 1912.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy in each of the Post Offices and one in the Railroad
Station seven days before said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable of Lincoln.
Pursuant to the above Warrant the meeting was called
to order by the Chairman of the Selectmen, who read
the Warrant.
Thomas L. Giles and James W. Lennon were sworn as
Ballot Clerks and Herbert G. Farrar and J. Malcolm
Eveleth as Tellers.
The polls were open from seven to nine o'clock. The
total number of votes cast were 37.
Republican 27. Democratic 10.
REPUBLICAN PARTY.
GOVERNOR.—
Everett C. Benton of Belmont, 16 votes
Joseph Walker of Brookline, 10 "
Blank, 1 vote
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LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.—
Robert Luce of Somerville,
26 votes
Blank,
1 vote
SECRETARY.—
Albert P. Lantry of Springfield,
25 votes
Blank,
2 "
TREASURER.—
Elmer A. Stevens of Somerville,
26 votes
Blank,
1 vote
AUDITOR.—
John E. White of Tisbury,
26 votes
Blank,
1 vote
ATTORNEY GENERAL.—
James M. Swift of Fall River,
26 votes
Blank,
1 vote
CONGRESSMAN, Fifth District—
William T. S. Bartlett of Lowell,
7 votes
James Wilson Grimes of Reading,
5 "
John Jacob Rogers of Lowell,
13 "
Blank,
2 "
COUNCILLOR, Sixth District-
John J. Hibbs of Lowell,
1 vote
George E. Marchand of Lowell,
7 votes
G. Frederick Simpson of Newton,
17 "
Blank,
2 "
SENATOR, Fifth Middlesex District-
Waldo L. Stone of Sudbury,
26 votes
Blank,
1 vote
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REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT,
13th Middlesex District. —
Frederick W. Eaton of Concord,
Blank,
23 votes
4 "
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
Chester B. Williams of Wayland,
Blank,
22 votes
5 "
COUNTY TREASURER.—
Joseph 0. Hay den of Somerville,
Blank,
24 votes
3 "
STATE COMMITTEE.—
Adelbert B. Messer of Concord,
Blank,
24 votes
3 "
DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION.—
Henry E. Warner of Lincoln, 19 votes
George L. Chapin of Lincoln, 2 "
Charles F. Adams of Lincoln, 1 "
Blank, 5 "
TOWN COMMITTEE,
Lincoln. —
Charles S. Smith,
21 votes
Chester H. Sherman,
21 "
John F. Farrar,
3 "
Henry E. Warner,
4 "
Scattering,
5 "
Blank,
5 "
DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
GOVERNOR.—
Eugene N. Foss of Boston,
Blank,
9 votes
1 vote
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LIEUTEN AN T-GOVERNOR.—
Edward P. Barry of Boston, 1 vote
David I. Walsh of Fitchburg, 7 votes
Blank, 2 "
SECRETARY.—
Frank J. Donohue of Boston, 7 votes
Blank, 3 "
TREASURER.—
Joseph L. P. St. Coeur of Cambridge, 7 votes
Blank, 3 "
AUDITOR.—
James F. Carens of Newburyport, 7 votes
Blank, 3 "
ATTORNEY GENERAL.—
George W. Anderson of Boston, 7 votes
Blank, 3 "
CONGRESSMAN, Fifth District.—
James H. Carmichael of Lowell, 1 vote
Humphrey O' Sullivan of Lowell, 6 votes
Blank, 3 "
COUNCILLOR, Sixth District-
John J. Hogan of Lowell, 7 votes
Blank, 3 "
SENATOR,. Fifth Middlesex District.
Charles F. McCarthy of Marlborough, 8 votes
Blank, 2 "
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT,
13th Middlesex District. —
James William Byron of Concord, 8 votes
Blank, 2 "
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
John F. Farrar of Lincoln,
1 vote
Blank,
9 votes
COUNTY TREASURER.
Thomas F. Royle of Cambridge,
7 votes
Blank,
3 "
STATE COMMITTEE.—
Bernard W. Stanley of Watham.
6 votes
Blank,
4 "
DELEGATE TO STATE CONVENTION.-
Anthony J. Doherty of Lincoln,
6 votes
Blank,
4 "
TOWN COMMITTEE.—
Martin M. Welch,
7 votes
Anthony J. Doherty,
7 "
C. Lee Todd,
7 "
Patrick F. Corrigan,
5 "
Thomas Dee,
5 "
Thomas L. Giles,
3 "
R. D. Donaldson,
1 vote
Blank,
3 votes
The above vote was declared in open meeting
.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
The return on the Warrant is as follows : —
Lincoln, Oct. 28, 1912.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy, one in each of the Post Offices and one in the Rail-
road Station, seven days before the date of said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable of Lincoln.
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Pursuant to the above Warrant, the meeting was
called to order by the Chairman of the Selectmen, who
read the warrant, administered the oath of office to
Herbert G. Farrar and James W. Lennon as Ballot
Clerks, and Thomas L. Giles and J. Malcolm Eveleth as
Tellers.
The polls were opened at seven o'clock, with the
counter on the Ballot Box showing 000. The polls were
closed at 4.30 p. m., with the counter on the Ballot Box
showing 214.
The same number of Ballots were counted with the
following result, which was declared in open meeting.
After which time, the ballots together with the check list
were sealed.
ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESI-
DENT.—
Chafin and Wilkins, Prohibition, 1 vote
At Large, John M. Fisher of Attleborough,
Edward Kendall of Cambridge.
By Districts: — ■ 1. Thomas A. Frizzell of Hinsdale.
2. Oliver W. Cobb of Easthampton.
3. Henry S. Cowell of Ashburnham.
4. John Holt of Worcester.
5. John B. Lewis of Reading.
6. Willard D. Wylie of Beverly.
7. Charles E. McColley of Lawrence.
8. Alfred A. Wright, of Cambridge.
9. Henry C. Russell, of Maiden.
10. Aaron L. Woodruff of Boston.
1 1 . John Morgan of Boston.
12. Solon W. Bingham, of Boston.
13. John A. Nicholls of Boston.
14. Albert J. Orem of Sharon.
15. David Morrison of Fall River.
16. Edwin S. Paulding of Plymouth.
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DEBS AND SEIDEL, Socialist, 2 votes
At Large. — Fred Tepper of Lawrence.
Daniel A. White of Brockton.
By Districts:— 1. Wilfred Griffin of Pittsfield.
2. Charles C. Hitchcock of Ware.
3. Robert Lawrence of Clinton.
4. Charles E. Fenner of Worcester.
5. William J. Carroll of Lowell.
6. James F. Corey of Haverhill.
7. Ambrose Miles of Lynn.
8. John Tiefenthal, Jr. of Cambridge.
9. John D. Williams of Maiden.
10. Fred B. Chase of Boston.
11. George Roewer, Sen. of Boston.
12. Samuel P. Levenberg of Boston.
13. Adam Langille of Waltham.
14. Joel Thebodeau of Brockton.
15 . John W. Sawyer of Taunton.
16. Arthur W. Harriman of
New Bedford.
ROOSEVELT AND JOHNSON, Progressive, 43 votes
At Large. — James P. Magenis of Boston.
Cassius A. Wood of Boston.
By Districts: — 1. Cornelius C. Cook of Pittsfield.
2. J. Frank Drake of Springfield.
3. Frederick Fosdick of Fitchburg.
4. Frank J. Quist of Worcester.
5. Lewis D. Apsley of Hudson.
6. Nelson B. Clark of Beverly.
7. Lynn M. Ranger of Lynn.
8. Lawrence G. Brooks of Cambridge.
9. Eugene H. Cox of Maiden.
10. Jerome A. Petitti of Boston.
11. Arthur D. Hill of Boston.
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12. Elihu D. Stone of Boston.
13. Norman Marshall of Newton.
14. Charles S. Millet of Brockton.
15. Robert A. Deon of Fall River.
16. Frank E. Ramsdell of
New Bedford.
TAFT AND SHERMAN, Republican, 89 votes
At Large. — Rufus D. Adams of Salem.
David F. Dilton of Palmer.
By Districts: — 1. William A. Barnes of Pittsfield.
2. Walter S. Robinson of Springfield.
3. George R. Wallace of Fitchburg.
4. James Logan of Worcester.
5. Harry G. Pollard of Lowell.
6. Alfred E. Lyons of Haverhill.
7. C. Neal Barney of Lynn.
8. Everett C. Benton of Belmont.
9. Frank M. Sawtell of Maiden.
10. James W. H. Myrick of Boston.
1 1 . Frank Vogel of Boston.
12. Moses S. Lourie of Boston.
13. J. Henry Gleason of Marlborough.
14. Horace A. Keith of Brockton.
15. Alfred B. Williams of Taunton.
16. Joseph Walsh of Falmouth.
WILSON AND MARSHALL, Democrat, 73 votes
At Large. — John W. Cummings of Fall River.
William A. Gaston of Boston.
By Districts: — 1. Daniel F. Doherty of Westfleld.
2. Edward H. Lothrop of Springfield.
3. Frank H. Pope of Leominster.
4. John F. Meaney of Blackstone.
5. J. Joseph O'Connor of Lowell.
6. Charles A. Russell of Gloucester.
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Blanks,
7. Walter H. Creamer of Lynn.
8. Thomas E. Dwyer of Wakefield.
9. James H. Malone of Chelsea.
10. John J. Mahoney of Boston.'
11. Joseph H. O'Neil of Boston.
12. James T. Powers of Boston.
13. Charles B. Strecker of Brookline.
14. Albion C. Drinkwater of Braintree.
15. Thomas F. Higgins of Fall River.
16. George M. Harlow of Plymouth.
6 votes
FOR GOVERNOR.—
Charles S. Bird of Walpole,
Eugene N. Foss of Boston,
Frank N. Rand of Haverhill,
Roland D. Sawyer of Ware,
Joseph Walker of Brookline,
Blank,
FOR LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.—
Daniel Cosgrove of Lowell,
Alfred H. Evans of Northampton,
Robert Luce of Somerville,
Robert B. Martin of Boston,
Dennis McGoff of New Bedford,
David I. Walsh of Fitchburg,
Blank,
FOR SECRETARY.—
Frank J. Donahue of Boston,
Ellen Hayes of Wellesley,
Albert P. Lantry of Springfield,
William W. Nash of Westborough,
Russell A. Wood of Cambridge,
Blank,
42 votes
60 "
1 vote
2 votes
91 "
18 "
30 votes
1 vote
98 votes
2 "
1 vote
57 votes
25 "
53 votes
2 "
99 "
1 vote
29 votes
30 "
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TREASURER.—
Charles A. Chase of Swansea,
Eldon B. Keith of Brockton,
Joseph L. P. St. Coeur of Cambridge,
Elmer A. Stevens of Somerville,
Louis F. Weiss of Worcester,
Blank,
AUDITOR —
James F. Carens of Newburyport,
Herbert B. Griffin of Boston,
Octave A. LaRiviere of Springfield,
Sylvester J. McBride of Watertown,
Jeremiah P. McNally of Salem,
John E. White of Tisbury,
Blank,
ATTORNEY GENERAL.—
George W. Anderson of Boston,
Freeman T. Crommett of Chelsea,
H. Huestis Newton of Everett,
George E. Roewer, Jr., of Boston,
James M. Swift of Fall River,
Blank,
CONGRESSMAN, Fifth District—
William J. Carroll of Lowell,
William N. Osgood of Lowell,
Humphrey O' Sullivan of Lowell,
John Jacob Rogers of Lowell,
M. Storey,
Blank,
COUNCILLOR, Sixth District-
Henry G. Burke of Lowell,
John J. Hogan of Lowell,
Harrie C. Hunter of Marlborough,
G. Frederick Simpson of Newton,
Blank,
2 votes
28 "
52 "
98 "
2 "
32 "
53 votes
1 vote
27 votes
2 "
1 vote
98 votes
32 "
56 votes
1 vote
27 votes
3 "
94 "
32 "
2 votes
22 "
61 "
106 "
1 vote
22 votes
3 votes
54 "
31 "
96 "
30 "
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SENATOR, Fifth Middlesex District—
Frederick P. Glazier of Hudson,
Charles F. McCarthy of Marlborough,
Paul L. Metzger of Waltham,
Waldo L. Stone of Sudbury,
Blank,
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT,
13th Middlesex District. —
James William Byron of Concord,
Edward Bailey Caiger of Concord,
Frederick W. Eaton of Concord,
Blank,
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.—
Winthrop H. Fairbank of Sudbury,
Robert J. Kelly, of Lowell,
Chester B. Williams of Wayland,
Blank,
COUNTY TREASURER.—
Nicholas H. Flynn of Somerville,
Joseph 0. Hayden of Somerville,
Thomas F. Royle of Cambridge,
Blank,
Shall the proposed amendment to the Constitution
disqualifying from voting persons convicted of certain
offences be approved and ratified?
Yes, 84 votes
No, 23 "
Blank, 107 "
Shall the proposed amendment to the Constitution
relative to the taxation of wild or forest lands be ap-
proved and ratified?
Yes, 76 votes
No, 20 "
Blank, 118 "
26 votes
61
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2
a
105
a
20
JRT,
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58 votes
31
a
104
ti
21
C(
76 votes
2
u
104
(C
32
a
2 votes
109
u
43
a
60
k
48
Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year
nineteen hundred and twelve entitled, "An Act relative
to pensioning laborers in the employ of cities and towns
be accepted?
Yes, 43 votes
No, 57 "
Blank, 114 "
Attest :
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
Vote of Middlesex District, Number 13, for Repre-
sentative in the General Court, as determined and de-
clared at the Town Clerk's Meeting, held in Concord,
Nov. 15, 1912.
Total
James William
Byron of
Concord, 54 341 58 46 130 46 6/5
Edward Bailey
Caiger of
Concord,
Frederick W.
Eaton of
Concord, 115 395 |l04 113 209 262 1,198
Blank, 24 60 | 21 22 62 26 215
2,582
Two certificates of election were filled out for Frederick
W. Eaton and signed by
Abbot R. Webber, Town Clerk of Bedford.
William D. Cross, Asst. Town Clerk of Concord.
George L. Chapin, Town Clerk of Lincoln.
Daniel Brackett, Town Clerk of Wayland.
George W. Cutting, Town Clerk of Weston.
Frank F. Gerry, Town Clerk of Sudbury.
GEORGE L, CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
Bed.
Con.
Lin.
Sud.
Way.
Wes.
54
341
58
46
130
46
48
210
31
39
80
86
115
24
395
60
104
21
113
22
209
62
262
26
420
241
1006
214
220
481
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There have been recorded during the year ending
Dec. 31, 1912, 22 Births, 12 Marriages, 16 Deaths.
Births Registered.
Date of Birth.
Name of Child.
June
29,
1911.
James Frederick Naff
Sept.
17,
"
Edward Corrigan.
Nov.
19,
1895.
Majorie Beatrice Thomes.
Feb.
12,
1912.
Mary McAskill.
Feb.
27,
Mary Campobosso.
Mar.
15,
Nellie Grant Christie MacRae.
April
3,
Alma Muir Langille.
April
4,
Doris Arline Butcher.
April
5,
Evelyn Grant.
April
9,
Ramona Whittier Gaffey.
July
7,
Frances Grover Manuel.
July
17,
Carol Hanson.
July
22,
George Albert Cunningham.
Aug.
6,
Foreman.
Aug.
30,
John Joseph Rooney.
Sept.
13,
Annie Diamond.
Sept.
17,
Clifford Milton Bowles.
Oct.
14,
Harriet Tamzin Robus.
Sept.
7,
Min Augusta Hagerty.
Oct.
17,
Margaret Mary Algeo.
Nov.
7,
Elizabeth Dunbar Chapin.
Dec.
16,
Corrine Sharp.
Names of Parents.
Frederick J. and Mary (Flood. )
Martin and Annie G. (Dempsey.)
Milton E. and Nellie (O'Neil.)
Daniel A. and Majorie A. (Morrison).
Guiseppe and Anna (De Meo.)
Isaac N. and Nellie G. (Christie.)
Isaac and Adella (Waugh.)
Ralph E. and Annie W. (Gilbert.)
Jack and Signe A. (Blomfeldt. )
Leo W. and Marion Abi (Whittier. )
Carl H. and Iva Mae (Connell. )
Charles L. and Bertha W. (Flint. )
Geo. E. and Elizabeth M. (McKinley >
Charles F. and Annie M. (Limond.)
John W., Jr., and Mary C. (Shelby. )
James and Catherine (Fahey. )
William and Delia M. (Davidson.)
William C. and Tamzin K. (Howes.)
Raymond E. and Julia C. (Moynihan. )
John O. and Mary A. (Dee.)
Robert B. and Elizabeth H. (Dunbar.)
Richard and Susan (Manning.)
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Marriages Registered.
Date of Marriage.
Names.
Residence.
Jan. 17, 1912.
{
James M. Neville.
Mary A. Malloy.
Lincoln.
Lexington.
April 12, "
{
Thomas Watson.
Katie Mehan.
Lincoln.
Newton.
April 24, "
{
Thomas Perkins.
Nellie Dobbyns.
Lincoln.
Waltham.
April 30, "
{
William A. Harding.
Katherine E. Lahey.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
May 29, "
{
William J. Bennett.
Ellen Flood.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
June 12, "
{
Warren K. Blodgett 2nd.
Margaret Lorihg.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
June 29, "
{
Chester H. Sherman.
Ethel K. Miner.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
July 4, "
i
Anders Gustave Anderson.
Hilma Spohia Johnston.
East Hartford, Conn.
Lincoln.
Sept. 1, "
{
John Kennedy.
Honor Blanche Cole.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Sept. 30, "
/
\
Hazen William Strong.
Helen Watson.
South Portland, Me.
Lincoln.
Oct. 30, "
/
I
Edward Francis Flint.
Josephine M. Ritchie.
Lincoln.
Annapolis Royal, U. S.
Nov. 6, "
/
\
John A. Finigan.
M. Jennie MacHugh.
Concord.
Lincoln.
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Deaths Registered.
Date of Death.
Name.
Y.
Age.
M.
D.
Jan. 5, 1912.
Susan Flint Shedd.
86
11
5
Jan. 26, "
Elizabeth Augusta Madden.
24
10
16
March 5, "
Herbert E. Barnes.
58
9
20
March 8, "
George Patton Bradley.
81
7
5
March 28, "
Mellie Grant Christie MacRae.
38
7
6
April 25, "
Emily F. Chapin.
83
11
26
April 26, "
George Nelson.
89
10
13
May 11, "
Michael Riley.
82
8
12
May 17, "
Minnie Preenda Blodgett.
87
3
June 15, "
Guy H. Wellman.
42
4
28
June 10, "
Napoleon Gilbert.
45
2
23
Aug. 6, "
Foreman.
—
—
1
Oct. 19, "
Deane A. C. Condit.
26
—
—
Nov. 13, "
Julia Delory.
58
3
23
Nov. 13, "
Margaret Luthera Calhoun Shepard.
62
3
13
Nov. 20, "
George F. Harrington.
84
5
—
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EXTRACT FROM THE REVISED LAWS, Chap. 29.
Sect. 3. Physicians and midwives shall on or before
the fifth day of each month, report to the Clerk of each
City or Town a correct list of all children born therein
during the preceding month at whose birth they were
present, stating the date and place of each birth, the
name, if any, of the child, its sex and color, and the name,
place of birth and residence of the parents, the maiden
name of the mother, and the occupation of the father.
A physician or midwife who neglects to report such list
on or before the fifteenth day of the month shall for each
offence forfeit not more than twenty-five dollars.
Sect. 6. Parents, within forty days after the birth of a
child, and every householder, within forty days after the
birth of a child in his house, shall cause notice thereof to
be given to the clerk of the City or Town, in which such
child is born.
Sect. 8. A parent, keeper, superintendent or other
person who is required by Section 6 to give or cause to be
given notice of a birth or death, who neglects so to do for
ten days after the time limited therefor, shall forfeit not
more than five dollars for such offence.
DOGS LICENSED IN 1912.
There have been 125 licenses issued as follows: — 103
Males, 17 Females, 4 Spayed Females, 1 Kennel, for
which $324.00 has been paid to the County Treasurer.
The attention of citizens is called to the law which
states that dogs must be licensed on or before April 1 in
each year.
When the first return was made to the County Treas-
urer on June 10, 1912, only 42 licenses had been issued
and some licenses were not issued in turn for the return
to be made as required on Dec. 10, 1912.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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AUDITORS REPORT
Having examined the accounts of the Town Treasurer,
Treasurer of the Sinking Trust Fund, in their presence, I
found their accounts to be correct. I have seen vouchers
for all money paid and all securities of the Town in their
charge. I submit herewith an account of the money paid
by the Treasurer on the Selectmen's orders.
JAMES W. LENNON,
Auditor.
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REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN
The Selectmen present the following report for the
fiscal year ending Jan. 31, 1913: —
The Board was organized at a special meeting by the
choice of Charles S. Smith, Chairman, and R. D. Donald-
son, Secretary.
The following table gives the appropriations made by
the Town during the year 1912, and the appropriations
recommended by the board to be made at the next Annual
Meeting : —
For Schools,
Support of Poor,
Highways and Bridges,
Library, Dog Tax, and
Interest,
Cemeteries,
Board of Health,
Tree Warden,
Miscellaneous Expenses,
Payment of Water Bonds,
Sinking Fund, Water,
Hydrant and other public
water service,
Appropriations
for 1912.
The Selectmen
recommend
the following
Appropriations
for the ensuing
year.
$10,500 00
$11,000 00
500 00
500 00
7,500 00
10,000 00
400 00
400 00
500 00
500 00
250 00
250 00
200 00
200 00
2,000 00
2,000 00
4,500 00
4,500 00
1,500 00
2,000 00
2,173 37
2,173 37
2,400 00 2,400 00
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Waltham Hospital,
Free Bed,
250 00
250 00
Street Lamps,
1,300 00
1,300 00
Fire Department,
100 00
100 00
Payment new School-
house Bonds,
3,000 00
3,000 00
Payment Interest New
Schoolhouse Bonds,
1,720 00
1,600 00
Suppression Liquor Nui-
sance,
200 00
200 00
Appointments
Burial Agent, Joseph Dee.
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Matthew H. Doherty.
Special Police, James E. Baker, John W. Rocks, John
F. Farrar, Joseph DeLory, William A. Harding, F. E.
Hawkes.
Forest Fire Wardens, Charles S. Smith, C. Lee Todd,
R. D. Donaldson, I. N. MacRae, John F. Farrar, James
E. Baker, Wallace M. Brooks, Charles S. Wheeler.
Inspector of Animals, Martin M. Welch.
Ballot Clerks and Tellers at Annual State Election,
James W. Lennon, Malcolm Eveleth, Thomas L. Giles,
and Herbert G. Farrar.
Superintendent of Streets, William H. Sherman and
John F. Farrar.
Janitor Public Buildings and Caretaker of Public
Grounds, Edward Bannon.
Forest Warden, J. J. Kelliher.
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Finances
The Town now has a bonded debt on account of its
Water Department of $85,000.00, as follows:—
Issue of 1894, $2,000 00, due one each year.
Issue of 1897, 10,000 00, 4 % bonds, due 1917.
Issue of 1900, 23,000 00, 3J% bonds, due 1930.
Issue of 1902, 9,000 00, 3|% bonds, due 1932.
Issue of 1903, 5,000 00, 4 % bonds, due 1933.
Issue of 1904, 5,000 00, 4 % bonds, due 1934.
Issue of 1906, 14,000 00, 4 % bonds, due 1936.
Issue of 1907, 4,000 00, 4 % bonds, due 1937.
Issue of 1911, 5,500 00, 4 % serial 1912 to 1924.
Fifteen $500.00 bonds, $7,500.00, one each year.
Total bonded indebtedness, $85,000.00.
From this total indebtedness should be deducted the
amount of money now in the Sinking Fund, to retire
issues of 1897, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1906, and 1907, at
maturity.
There has also been paid from the Town Treasury on
account of the water works during the past two years
$5,987.51, which should now be funded, and the cash,
with accrued interest, paid into the Town Treasury, to
reimburse the treasury for its expenditure for water
works extensions.
The total bond issue on account of the new schoolhouse
was $55,000, of which $15,000.00 has been retired,
leaving bonded indebtedness on this account, January 1,
1913, of $40,000.00.
It will be necessary for the Town to appropriate
$3,000.00 to retire bonds this year, also to appropriate
$1,600.00 on account of interest on the $40,000.00 out-
standing bonds.
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There is, however, a sinking fund of $3,000.00 provided
by the appropriation of 1911, which makes the net in-
debtedness on account of the newschoolhouse $37,000.00.
The Town Treasurer's report shows that he has in the
treasury $1,815.60, and that there are uncollected
taxes amounting to $2,971.17, making total available
money on this account in the treasury $4,786.77.
This amount, together with $5,987.51, due the Town
treasury from the Water Works, and $1,650.00, the
amount to be received from the County on the comple-
tion of Lee's Bridge, makes a total available money in
the treasury, of $12,424.28.
Support of Poor
The Auditor's Report shows that $340.65 has been
paid during the year for the assistance of various people.
Fire Department
This department has been conducted during the year
as heretofore. For a more detailed report, reference is
made to the report of the Fire Engineer.
Tree Warden
The report of the Tree Warden gives a full account of
the work that has been done, with the results obtained,
and recommendations for the future. As far as we have
been able to observe, the department has been conducted
in a creditable manner.
Silent Poor Fund
The Board has not received any application for aid
from this Fund during the year. The Fund is as re-
ported by the Treasurer of the Trust Committee.
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Highways
Mr. John F. Farrar, who had served the Town for
several years as Superintendent of Streets, was re-ap-
pointed by the Selectmen at the beginning of the past
year, but resigned his position early in May, when Mr.
William H. Sherman was appointed Superintendent, who
has conducted that department during the last eight
months.
For a more detailed report of the work of this depart-
ment, both as to the expenditure of money and where
the same has been expended, we refer you to the report
of the Superintendent of Streets.
It will be noticed that the Selectmen have recommend-
ed the appropriation of more money for the two principal
accounts for which money is appropriated; namely,
Schools, and Highways and Bridges. The first recom-
mendation for an increase of appropriation is made at
the request of the School Committee, who, for various
reasons, feel that they must, in order to continue the
high character of the schools, have a small amount of
additional money.
In the case of the Highways, during the last two years
more money has been expended than was appropriated,
and during the last year considerable more, although
the net expenditure on account of highways is not as
large as would appear from the Auditor's Report there
being a credit in the Town Treasurer's Report of
$1,285.48, which will make the net amount expended for
highways $9,536.68 for the year, exclusive of the special
money expended on the approach to Lee's Bridge.
It is the ordinary experience of cities and towns that
their expenditure on account of repairs of highways is
constantly increased, due primarily to the larger amount
of traffic going over the roads, as well as the increased
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use of automobiles. Quite a portion of the money ap-
propriated also has to be expended for material, not only
for construction, such as crushed stone and gravel, but
for a dust suppressor, such as oil or taria; also, when the
season is such as the past season has been, when the
Town teams and men can be profitably employed during
most of the winter, the expenditure of money will nec-
essarily be larger than in a season when snow covers the
ground for practically the entire winter. It has seemed,
therefore, taking everything into consideration, best to
the Selectmen to recommend the appropriation as above,
namely, $10,000.00, although neither of the men who
have served as Superintendent of Streets during the
past year have made any such request or recommenda-
tion.
Lee's Bridge
During the year Lee's Bridge has been practically
completed, Mr. Adams having executed the contract for
its completion, with the understanding that the Town
would pay such proportion of the cost as they would have
paid had an ordinary commercial bridge been erected.
This amount, as determined by the Town's Engineer
and the Engineer of the County Commissioners, was
$5,500.00, and this amount has already been paid to Mr.
Adams. The Town will receive from the County, as
reimbursement on account of this expenditure, $1,650.00,
in due time.
The approach to the bridge from the Lincoln side has
been graded and put in good condition for travel, except
the railing along the sides of the approach. It has not
yet been definitely determined whether to use ordinary
Massachusetts highway railing or pipe. However, per-
manent construction will be completed early in the
spring.
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The matter of repairs for Lee's Bridge, which has been
a matter for constant attention in all previous years will
now be a thing of the past, as the present structure should
stand without repairs for an indefinite period.
The recent correspondence with Mr. Adams and the
County Commissioners is printed herewith.
We think the Town should choose a Committee to con-
fer with Mr. Adams, so that when the bridge is finally
completed, arrangements can be made for dedication of
the same, or such other observance as the Committee
and Mr. Adams shall decide.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
ROBERT D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
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The important correspondence respecting the matter
as far as Mr. Adams and the County Commissioners is
concerned, is as follows: —
South Lincoln, Mass., Dec. 3, 1912.
My dear Mr. Smith:
When we last met, you were talking about Lee's
Bridge and your desire to get the matter settled up in this
year's Town accounts. I entirely agree with you on that
point. The sooner the thing is disposed of and so put
out of the way, the better.
It occurs to me that there is no reason for further delay.
It could be settled now as well as at any other time. I
have been meeting all the payments approved by Mr.
Codman, the architect of the Bridge, until about three-
quarters of the entire cost has been paid. The exact
figures I have at my office, and could give you.
My suggestion is that, so far as the two Towns are
concerned, the matter should be closed out at once and
before the end of the year. They could then pay me
whatever is to be the contribution of the two Towns
towards the cost of the structure, and I would then meet
all further payments. In any event, the contract of
the company is with me, and I am responsible to it.
There would seem to be no reason whatever, therefore,
why the two Towns should not settle for the Bridge, and I
will then be liable for its completion.
I shall leave for Washington tomorrow, Wednesday,
afternoon. I may and not improbably will, be back
here next Saturday, the 7th. I shall be at my office to-
morrow, the 4th; if convenient, I could then see you and
reach an understanding.
I remain, etc.,
CHARLES F. ADAMS.
Charles S. Smith, Esq.,
Lincoln, Mass.
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Dec. 31, 1912.
My dear Mr. Adams :
I take the first opportunity which has presented itself
to reply to yours of December 3rd.
I left for the West on Nov. 29th, and since my return, a
week ago, have been extremely busy with other matters.
I have looked up the division of expense, which was
apportioned by Mr. Worcester and Mr. Kendall, Engi-
neer for the County Commissioners last year, and I quote
as follows:
"On the whole we report that Concord may
fairly be asked to pay $1,500.00 toward the cost
of the new structure and Lincoln $5,500.00,"
which is the only matter of particular interest in their
report as affecting the amounts to be paid to you by the
two Towns.
If agreeable to you, we will draw an order at our next
meeting, so that the Town Treasurer will pay to you
$5,500.00, and I will take this matter up with the au-
thorities of the Town of Concord, or allow you to do the
same direct, which ever you prefer.
On the completion of the bridge to the satisfaction of
the County Commissioners I understand that they will
pay to the Town of Lincoln part of this expense. I have
not in mind just the amount, but I think somewhere in
the neighborhood of $1,500.00.
If the disposition of the matter as above is in accord-
ance with your views will you kindly let me know?
Very truly yours,
CHARLES S. SMITH,
Chairman.
Hon. Charles Francis Adams,
84 State Street,
Boston, Mass.
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1701 Massachusetts Ave., Washington, D. C,
Jan. 4, 1913.
My dear Mr. Smith:
Yours of December 31st has been forwarded to me here.
I was at Lincoln Monday last, the 30th ultimo, — the
day before you wrote me — and subsequently at my Bos-
ton office. I was not then aware that you had got back
from your trip to the Old Dominion property.
However, it would have made no difference. I went
out to Lee's Bridge with Mr. Codman and my son, Harry,
in the midst of a drenching rain, and with the mud and
slush fairly in evidence, I made a tolerably careful
examination.
Much of the work is quite satisfactory to me. Some
of it, — especially at the two ends, and where the bridge
work is connected with the Town work, — is the reverse
of satisfactory. I think that Mr. Codman's design for
the connection was unsatisfactory. I so told him, and
gave directions to have the connecting bits put in per-
manent shape. This, however, will not be done until
Spring, as in the Winter is no time in which to use cement.
It will involve, also, additional cost, of which he is to
furnish me an estimate. I wish to make a creditable
and permanent piece of work, and not to turn over to the
Town, so far as the bridge is concerned, something which
will stand in need on incessant repairs.
As you know, in this matter I have not been disposed
to bargain, much less to haggle, over the amount which
the Towns will contribute. I regard the bridge as ul-
timately a permanent memorial to Mrs. Adams and
myself. As such, it has been my purpose to complete
it in a form in which it will stand. I, therefore, am quite
content to leave the matter of adjustment of proportion
of cost, so far as the Towns and county are concerned, in
the hands of their representatives. I should be quite
content with such a settlement as that indicated in your
letter.
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Meanwhile, on the other hand, I wish the Towns and
County to understand that whatever settlement is
effected, the first cost of the bridge, in the course of the
year now entered upon turned over to the Towns in its
ultimate form, is something for which I hold myself
responsible.
You may, therefore, arrange the settlement, so far as
the contributary amount to be paid by the Towns is
concerned, at such time as will suit you convenience and
the convenience of the Town Treasurer. You can pay
over to me the amount in question, if you see fit, during
the current month, so that the matter will be cleaned up,
so far as the Town records are concerned. I will then
agree to be responsible for the final payments under the
contract, and, moreover, for such additional work as
may be necessary to put the bridge in thoroughly satis-
factory permanent shape.
Hoping that the above will meet your views and the
views of the representatives of Concord and the County,
I remain, etc.,
(Sd.) CHARLES F. ADAMS.
Charles S. Smith, Esq.,
Chairman of the Board of Selectmen,
Lincoln, Mass.
East Cambridge, Jan. 10, 1913.
Chas. S. Smith, Esq.,
Chairman of Selectmen,
Lincoln, Mass.
Dear Sir: — We have your communication of the 6th
inst., relative to Lee's Bridge and the same shall have our
consideration. We note that Mr. Adams has already
arranged for changes at the two ends where the bridge
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work is connected with the Town work and presume so
far as that is concerned, Mr. Adams will bear any addi-
tional expense.
We felt that arrangements with regard to the payment
of the expense between the Towns and the County had
been settled, and we have made a record of our under-
standing to pay the Town of Lincoln $1,650.00, and the
Town of Concord $850.00. As you suggest, it may be
well to have the Engineer examine the work.
Yours very truly,
LEVI S. GOULD,
Chairman.
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SCHOOLS
Payments
C. S. Lyman, Superintendent of Schools $535 00
C. S. Lyman, Express Charges, 13 03
Walter F. Brackett, Teaching. 550 00
H. J. Bartlett, Teaching, 200 00
Gertrude E. Brooks, Teaching, 567 00
Hattie B. Heath, Teaching, 600 00
D. H. Haviland, Teaching, 495 00
E. R. Cushing, Teaching, 478 00
A. L. F. Edwards, Teaching, 248 00
Carrie B. Chapin, Teaching, 327 65
A. P. Smith, Teaching, 321 73
Helena A. Dempsey, Teaching, 6 00
Jean Allan, Teaching, 245 00
Marion H. Cook, Teaching, 300 00
John F. Farrar & Son, Carrying Children, 120 00
George L. Cousins, Carrying Children, 555 00
James B. Wheeler, Carrying Children, 585 50
Thomas J. Dee, Carrying Children, 585 00
E. Russell Davis, Salary as Janitor, 120 70
Edward Bannon, Salary as Janitor, 500 00
National Express, Express, 2 50
Boston & Maine R. R., School Tickets, 603 25
Town of Concord, Tuition, 1,149 00
City of Waltham, Tuition, 487 50
Matthew H. Doherty, Carrying Children, 120 00
John D. Fleming, Carrying Pupil, 17 50
Lorenzo E. Brooks, Carrying Pupil, 17 45
Walter F. Baker, Carrying Pupil, 17 85
C. D. Sargent, Carrying Pupil, 17 55
67
James T. Laird, Truant Officer,
H. A. Wood, M.D., Professional Services,
J. S. Hart, M.D., Professional Services,
Waltham Training School,
Bertha W. Bent, School Census,
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., Services,
Lincoln Water Works, Water Service,
Waltham Coal Co., Coal,
M. L. Snelling, Coal,
F. E. Cousins & Co., Coal and Wood,
John A. Burgess, Repairs on Barge,
John MacComber, Repairs on Barge,
Thomas J. McGann, Repairs on Barge,
M. Steinmann, Repairs onBarge,
James T. Laird, Sharpening Mower,
George E. Cunningham, Labor on Schoolgrounds,
J. W. Griffin, Labor on Barge,
Thomas Coan, Labor on Schoolgrounds,
Ed. Press Co., Current Events,
Crafts' Express Co., Moving Piano,
Mark Mara, Painting,
Chandler & Barbar, Supplies,
E. E. Babb & Co., Supplies,
Jordan Marsh & Co., Supplies,
A. R. McLeod, Supplies,
A. J. Wilkinson & Co., Supplies,
Houghton, Miffin & Co., Supplies,
Buttrick Lumber Co., Supplies,
Little, Brown & Co., Supplies,
Frost & Adams Co., Supplies,
Wadworth, Howland Co., Supplies,
D. C. Heath & Co., Supplies,
F. B. Alexander, Supplies,
H. Goldstein, Supplies,
T. E. Thompson, Supplies,
$ 10
00
200
00
2
00
9
00
10
00
4 48
25
50
26
25
84
96
9
25
28
25
4
00
6
00
24 25
1
25
, 51
00
19
35
2
00
8
00
7
00
4
75
11
40
168
86
13
50
3
91
8
61
11
43
56
31
18
67
2
02
1
38
10
77
8
77
16 50
14 40
68
R. D. Donaldson, Labor and Supplies, $37 81
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies, 80
Lincoln Water Works Water for Lincoln School, 113 61
C. S. Smith, Coal for Lincoln School, 333 35
Total, $11,154 60
HIGHWAYS
Payments
John F. Farrar, Superintendent, $169 22
William H. Sherman, Superintendent and Horse, 945 00
Martin J. Rooney, Labor,
John Johnson, Labor,
John W. Rooney, Labor,
William H. Ryan, Labor,
Patrick Craven, Labor,
Dennis Doherty, Labor,
James Diamond, Labor,
Timothy O'hearn, Labor,
James Craven, Labor,
Andrew J. Dougherty, Labor,
Cunningham Bros., Labor,
Frank Cunningham, Labor,
John F. Farrar & Son, Labor,
Michaels Connors, Labor,
Daniel E. Sherman, Labor,
Geo. E. Cunningham, Labor,
Eugene Jose, Labor,
D. Menilla, Labor,
70
00
93
00
431
00
513
50
390
70
459
50
16
00
671
00
323
00
37
25
51
50
173
00
204 28
1
50
222
50
105 00
5
00
29 00
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John A. Burgess & Son, Labor,
Daniel MacAskill, Labor,
John MacComber, Labor,
F. E. Cousins & Co., Hay and Grain,
Robert D. Donaldson, 1,880 lbs. Hay,
D. E. Sherman, Hay,
Benj. W. Brown, Grain,
Joseph S. Hart, Straw,
Matthew H. Doherty, Carriage Hire,
Charles S. Smith, Posts,
J. B. Kearney, Inspecting Boiler,
Boston & Maine R. R. Demurrage,
M. L. Snelling, Teaming,
Elsie Pierce, Hay,
M. L. Snelling, Teaming Coal,
Welch & Hall Co., One Horse,
Boston & Maine R. R., Freight,
W. E. Peterson, Services,
Wallace E. Brooks, Rent of Crusher Lot,
Joseph S. Hart, M.D., Rent of Barn,
H. L. Alderman, Services,
National Express Co., Express,
Michael Hopkins, Labor at Lee's Bridge,
Lincoln Water Works, Water, Town Barn,
Lincoln Water Works, Water, Crusher,
Robert D. Donaldson, Supplies, etc.
Good Roads Supply Co., Supplies,
Braman Dow Co., Supplies,
Standard Oil Co., Supplies,
Waltham Trap Rock Co., Supplies,
Buttrick Lumber Co., Supplies,
B. W. Pike, Supplies,
Barrett Mfg. Co., Tarvia, Supplies,
Eagle Oil & Supply So., Supplies,
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
J. A. Higgins, Supplies,
$179 53
46
25
76 25
503
99
21
62
435
79
106
41
32
00
4
25
72
00
5
00
5
00
7
50
29 05
36
00
290
00
8
93
18
00
25
00
125
00
15
00
40
120 45
10
00
10
00
31
42
148
60
3
37
1,181
27
1,257
47
6
76
28 80
216
00
2
48
45
29
4
60
70
C. N. Carpenter Supply Co., Supplies,
Lexington Lumber Co., Supplies,
Daniel H. Sherman, Supplies,
P. Perry, Supplies,
J. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
Waltham Coal Co., Pipe,
Waltham Coal Co., Coal,
Kidder Bros., Supplies, etc.,
L. E. Brooks, Stone,
Wallace E. Brooks, Stone,
John D. Fleming, Stone,
Eugene Jose, Stone,
C. S. Wheeler, Stone,
Michael Connors, Stone,
John Wilson, Stone,
Frank Cunningham, Stone,
H. W. Brigham, Stone for Bridge,
Burt Pearson, Stone,
J. S. Hart, Gravel,
Annie Morrissey, Gravel,
Mary A. Sherman, Gravel,
Charles D. Sargent, Gravel,
Elvin Brown, Gravel,
T. A. Calkins, Gravel,
Flint Bros., Gravel,
C. S. Smith, Posts and Gravel,
C. H. L. Spaulding, Gravel,
Total,
$120
00
80
36
5
00
19
65
1
05
23
04
9
82
7
33
83
16
87
00
14
00
21
92
1
60
9
60
14
60
12
60
25
00
5
00
105
75
6
00
50
25
4
00
11
25
6
00
30
20
17
75
30
00
$10,822
16
71
GYPSY MOTH WORK.
Payments
James O'Brien, Labor,
William B. Riley, Labor,
Henry A. Butcher, Labor,
Patrick J. Lennon, Labor,
John Cannair, Labor,
Thomas Barnes, Labor,
Byron Lunt, Labor,
Lewis Gilbert, Labor,
Fritz Cunnert, Labor,
George N. Sherman, Labor,
John J. Kelliher, Supt., Labor,
I. Langelle, Filing Saws,
John J. Kelliher, Labor of Horse,
James T. Laird, Labor of Horse,
James O'Brien, Labor of Horse,
Andrew J. Dougherty, Team,
Frank Cunningham, Team,
George Cunningham, Team,
Daniel E. Sherman, Team,
John F. Farrar & Son, Team,
F. E. Cousins & Co., Team,
M. H. Doherty, Team,
James T. Laird, cash paid for Supplies,
Highway Dept. Storing, Sprayer,
Harold S. Cousins Co., Supplies,
Jas. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
Robert D. Donaldson, Repairing, etc.,
A. Dutton, Supplies,
John A. Burgess, Repairing,
John MacComber, Repairing,
$370
14
266
64
587
51
571
51
528
77
201
00
40
50
31
00
221
63
145
70
813
00
2
00
29
00
19
50
22
00
51
38
5
00
77
50
145
00
4
00
8
00
8
31
6
00
25
00
10
45
13
60
44
91
8
23
3
25
4
05
Total, $4,264 58
72
MISCELLANEOUS
Payments
Edison Electric Ill'g Co., Light at Hall,
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., Service, E. Bannon,
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., Service, Town Hall,
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., Service, J. T. Laird,
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., Service, J. W. Rooney,
National Express Co., Express,
M. H. Doherty, Auto Hire,
Jos. S. Hart, M.D., Returning Births,
Kidder Bros., Twenty-one Loads Ashes,
George E. Crosby, Printing,
Robert D. Donaldson, Labor on Flag-pole,
Robert D. Donaldson, Labor on Scales,
Geo. E. Cunningham, Constable,
Winslow Eaton, Constable,
James T. Laird, Constable,
C. S. Wheeler, Abatement of Taxes,
M. M. Welch, Cattle Inspector,
M. Storey, Fifty Statements,
Waltham Coal Co., Coal,
M. L. Snelling, Coal,
Herbert G. Farrar, Election Clerk,
J. M. Eveleth, Election Clerk,
Thomas L. Giles, Election Clerk,
James W. Lennon, Election Clerk,
James Laird, Constable, Nov. 5.,
Geo. A. A. Pevey, Case of Francis Smith,
Tuttle's Stable, May 30th,
C. S. Wheeler, Certification of Notes,
Fairbanks Scale Co., Labor on Scales,
Frank Cunningham, Moving Rubbish,
Horace F. Tuttle, Surveying,
$44 85
10
54
20 40
11
10
8
06
3
14
6
00
3
00
10 50
392
55
15
00
5
10
82
50
25
00
53 00
94
18
25
00
1
50
53
12
149
70
9 00
9 00
9
00
9
00
5
00
200
00
8
40
6
00
4 34
5
00
15
00
73
C. S. Wheeler, Cash paid for Fees in Land Court, $26 00
Waltham Publishing Co., Printing, 5 50
C. S. Smith, Printing and Postage, 17 81
C. S. Smith, Wood, 4 50
Edward Bannon, Care of Public Building, 499 96
William Craig, Court Fees, 4 20
George E. Cunningham, Labor at Hall, 17 00
Warner, Warner & Stackpole, Services, 30 86
George L. Chapin, Insurance on Schoolhouse, 30 60
George L. Chapin, Insurance on old Schoolhouse, 7 20
W. H. Sherman, Assessor, 50 00
C. S. Wheeler, Assessor, 51 00
W. C. Pierce, Assessor, 75 00
J. Portor Crosby, Service,% Nye Mortgage, 5 00
Charles Woodhill, Tuning Piano, 7 00
Highway Dept., Hauling Coal, 60 00
C. S. Wheeler, Insurance, Hall, 14 40
Geo. L. Chapin, Clerk, 100 00
Geo. L. Chapin, Registrar, 15 00
C. S. Smith, Selectman, 150 00
C. S. Smith, Overseer, 25 00
C. S. Smith, Registrar, 10 00
C. L. Todd, Selectman, 150 00
C. L. Todd, Overseer, 25 00
C. L. Todd, Registrar, 10 00
Robert D. Donaldson, Selectman, 150 00
Robert D. Donaldson, Overseer, 25 00
Robert D. Donaldson, Registrar, 10 00
C. S. Wheeler, Treasurer, 315 00
C. S. Wheeler, Collecting Taxes, 1911 550 20
Jas. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies, 7 04
A. Pettingell & Co., Supplies, 1 30
P. B. Murphy, Supplies, 1 95
Thomas Groom & Co., Supplies, 9 05
E. & F. King Co., Supplies, 3 92
Edward Bannon, Sawing Wood, 1 50
74
Geo. E. Cunningham, Fighting Fires, $ 6 00
T. W. Smith, Fighting Fires, 4 40
John Cannair, Fighting Fires, 2 40
Thomas J. Dee, Fighting Fires, 3 00
F. E. Cousins & Co., Fighting Fires, 56 70
Mr. C. F. Adams (men, ) Fighting Fires, 24 00
J. E. Baker, Fighting Fires, 9 60
Burt Pearson, Fighting Fires, 1 20
Herman Wheeler, Fighting Fires, 80
C. E. Clark, Fighting Fires, 80
T. W. Smith, Fighting Fires, 4 00
J. J. Kelliher, Fighting Fires, 6 00
J. O'Brien, Fighting Fires, 1 60
W. C. Robus, Fighting Fires, 4 80
L. E. Brooks, Fighting Fires, 1 60
Max Tankle, Fighting Fires, 2 00
C. S. Wheeler, Fighting Fires, 1 60
Ralph Butcher Fighting Fires, 4 00
T. J. Dee, Fighting Fires, 7 00
Geo. N. Sherman, Fighting Fires, 2 00
Elmer Bean, Fighting Fires, 9 00
I. N. McRae, Fighting Fires, 14 90
J. F. Farrar & Son, Fighting Fires, 6 40
T. J. Dee, Care of Fire Hose, 15 00
James B. Wheeler, Care of Fire Hose, 3 20
William C. Robus, Wiring Voting Booths, 2 75
L. E. Basley, Labor on Foot Lights, 1 25
Lincoln Water Works, Cash Paid % F. Smith,
Road Settlement, 100 00
Lincoln Water Works, Cash Paid % F- Smith,
Interest, 7 44
R. D. Donaldson, Labor on Scales, 2 48
R. D. Donaldson, Labor on Town Nail, 57 22
R. D. Donaldson, Labor on Flag Pole, 15 00
R. D. Donaldson, Labor on Old Schoolhouse 77 34
R. D. Donaldson, Labor on Wall and Road, Extra, 245 85
75
C. S. Smith, Coal for Town Hall, $ 72 27
American Bonding Co., Bond, 75 00
J. W. Lennon, Services as Auditor, 125 00
Total, $4,733 57
CEMETERY.
Payments
J. L. Chapin & Co., Supplies,
Roger Sherman, Labor,
D. L. Hamilton, Making Tool Box,
$26 42
218 73
10 00
Total,
$255 15
LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Payments
John F. Farrar, Appropriation, $400 00
John F. Farrar, Dog Tax, 380 05
STATE AID
Total, $780 05
Payment
John Taisker, One Payment, Total, $4 00
76
WALTHAM HOSPITAL
Payment
Appropriation, Total, $250 00
STREET LIGHTS
Payments
Jan.,
1912.
Edison Electric IlPg Co.,
$102 70
Feb.,
ct
Edison Electric Ill'g Co.,
101 45
March,
li
Edison Electric IlFg Co.,
100 97
April,
ic
Edison Electric Ill'g Co.,
99 14
May,
a
Edison Electric Ill'g Co.,
96 89
June,
a
Edison Electric Ill'g Co.,
94 17
July,
a
Edison Electric Ill'g Co.,
94 37
Aug.,
n
Edison Electric Ill'g Co.,
96 66
Sept.,
it
Edison Electric Ill'g Co.,
101 75
Oct.,
a
Edison Electric Ill'g Co.,
102 20
Nov.,
(i
Edison Electric Ill'g Co.,
105 47
Dec,
li
Edison Electric Ill'g Co.,
109 27
Total, $1,205 04
HYDRANTS AND OTHER WATER SERVICE
Payments
Lincoln Water Works, 122 Hydrants, $1,830 00
Lincoln Water Works, Water, Hall, 50 00
Lincoln Water Works, Water, Troughs, 444 83
Total, $2,324 83
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INTEREST
Payments
Estabrook & Co., Note No. 3, $198 10
First National Bank, Note No. 4, 168 63
BORROWED MONEY
Total, $3,566 73
Payments
First National Bank, Note, $20,000 00
EAST LINCOLN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Payments
H. K. Barnes & Co., 200 feet Hose,
H. K. Barnes & Co., Supplies,
Boston & Maine R.R., Freight,
James T. Laird, Extinguishers,
$110 00
4 50
25
60 00
Total, $174 75
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Payments
H. K. Barnes, Supplies,
$153 00
James T. Laird, Supplies,
19 05
Boston Harness Co., Supplies,
32 00
W. Chisholm, Ladders,
18 25
Boston & Maine, Freight,
25
Total, $222 55
BOARD OF HEALTH
Payments
M. M. Welch, Inspecting Meat,
$144 50
M. M. Welch, Horse Hire,
3 00
M. M. Welch, Cleaning Troughs,
13 00
M. M. Welch, Disinfecting Schoolhouse,
3 75
Total, $164 25
SUPPORT OF POOR
H. E. Barnes, Burial of M. Godonie,
City of Waltham, Care of Mrs. Ellsworth,
City of Waltham, Care of Calkin Infant,
J. S. Hart, M.D., Care of Charles Haynes,
Boston Infirmary, Care of Charles Haynes,
W. T. Farrar & Co., Burial of Charles Haynes,
M. H. Doherty, Trip to Westboro,
Commonwealth of Mass., Care of Andrew Kilfay
Total, $340 65
$18 00
57
36
25
72
2
00
168
57
41
00
10
00
y, is
00
LEE'S BRIDGE
Payment
Highway Dept., Labor and Material, $6,200 50
79
BONDS AND INTEREST % NEW SCHOOL
Payments
First National Bank, Coupons, July 1, 1912, $860 00
First National Bank, Coupons, Jan. 1, 1913, 860 00
First National Bank, Bonds, due Jan. 1, 1913, 3,000 00
Total,
$4,720 00
RECAPITULATION
Payments
Schools,
$11,154 60
Highways,
10,822 16
Moths,
4,264 58
Water,
18,164 81
Miscellaneous,
4,733 57
Cemetery,
255 15
Lincoln Public Library,
780 05
State Aid,
4 00
Waltham Hospital,
250 00
Street Lights,
1,205 04
Hydrants and Other Water Service,
2,324 83
Interest,
366 73
Borrowed Money,
20,000 00
East Lincoln Fire Department,
174 75
Fire Department,
222 55
Board of Health,
164 25
Support of Poor,
340 65
Lee's Bridge,
6,200 50
Bonds and Interest % New Schoolhouse,
4,720 00
Total,
$86,168 22
80
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS AND MEAT
To Board of Selectmen: —
I hereby submit following report of animals slaughtered.
Animals slaughtered during the year 1912:
Pigs 928
Calves 148
Cows . 105
Bulls 5
Sheep 1
Animals slaughtered during January, 1913:
C. 0. Sargent.
Jan. 4. Pigs . . 16
4. Cows ....... 2
4. Calves 5
7. Pigs 8
7. Calves 3
9. Pigs 10
9. Cows 3
11. Pigs 32
11. Cows 2
14. Pigs 27
16. Cows ....... 2
16. Calves 5
18. Pigs 10
18. Claves 1
21. Pigs 23
21. Cows . 1
21. Calves 1
23. Pigs 13
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Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
25. Pigs . . .
28, Pigs . ."'.-.
28. Cows . • .
28. Calves
T. C. Cunnert.
28. Pigs
28. Calves
30. Cows
C. O. Sargent.
30. Pigs
30. Cows
30. Calves
15
5
2
4
MARTIN M. WELCH,
Member of Board of Health.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To Board of Selectmen: —
I hereby submit the following report from Feb. 1, 1912
to Feb. 1, 1913: —
Number of herds of cows
Number of herds of cows (in milk
Number of herds of cows (dry
Number of herds of heifers
Number of herds of bulls
Number of herds of sheep
Number of herds of goats
Number of herds of pigs
Cows quarantined and taken for tuberculosis
90
691
129
146
32
24
1
744
7
MARTIN M. WELCH,
Member of Board of Health.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
To the Board of Selectmen: —
The Board of Fire Engineers herewith submit the
fifth annual report ending Jan. 31, 1913.
Force
Thirty-six men belong to the Department, one chief,
five assistant Engineers and thirty call men. There are
three organized companies.
Apparatus
The apparatus belonging to the Department is as
follows: Three hose carriages, twelve fire extinguishers
and four ladders and one harness, hose, axes and plaster
hooks.
Location of Apparatus
No. 1. Hose house, old schoolhouse, Lincoln centre.
No. 2. Kept at F. E. Cousins' grain store,[South Lincoln.
No. 3. Hose house, John Dee farm, Vigrinia Road, North
Lincoln.
Fires
The past year has been rather an unfortunate one,
having a total loss of two dwellings and two stables and
partial loss of two dwellings, at a loss of about $28,000.
We have had but few brush and chimney fires.
We would recommend the Town purchase a motor
truck for the centre of the Town and provide a place to
keep same.
ISAAC N. MACRAE, Chief,
WM. C. ROBUS,
WM. SHERMAN,
THOMAS DEE,
HERBERT FARRAR,
HAROLD S. COUSINS.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Selectmen.
Dear Sirs: — The early Spring of 1912 created a great
demand for cracked stone on the highways, extra teams
were hired, and upwards of fifteen hundred tons of stone
were distributed in the ruts and soft and low places with
excellent results. The highways are subjected to uses
entirely different from what they were a few years ago,
ever since automobiles became numerous. We now
have to meet the truck problem. Heavy machines,
weighing when loaded from six to ten tons are continually
travelling over our roads, one truck in particular is
making six trips or more every day through a portion of
our Town. This situation must be met and dealt with
as well as any other question of advance.
The old Country road, so-called, which a few years ago
was almost considered abandoned must be put into con-
venient condition for travel. This I believe is the short-
est and most direct line from Weston centre to Lexington
centre, or from Wellesley to Woburn, and thence on.
Considerable real estate bordering this road in Lincoln
has recently changed hands, good buildings will probably
be built and a demand for a good thoroughfare is sure to
come. Ugly sharp curves in the lower portion of the
South Great Road should be and must be'annihilated for
public convenience.
The men who have been employed by me on the high-
ways have had explicit orders, that no matter what they
were doing to leave everything safe and hasten to the call
of fire, whether of buildings or forests, this they have
done, and in several cases with excellent work.
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Early in May last, I tendered to you my resignation
as Superintendent of Streets, which was accepted.
The guide-boards at this time were in good order and
in their proper places.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN F. FARRAR.
86
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Board of Selectmen: —
I hereby submit the following report: —
I took charge of the streets on May 7th and found them
in very good condition, there having been a large amount
of money expended during the months of March and
April for extra teams and crushed stone. The ruts were
about all filled on the principal streets.
I proceeded to finish scraping, to cover what crushed
stone was left uncovered, clean out the gutters, and to
smooth up the streets in general.
I found it necessary to purchase a number of carloads
of stone to fix up the bad places in the streets where there
was no gravel to be obtained without teaming a great
distance. I also used 1,400 loads of gravel on the fol-
lowing streets:
Making new gravel road from Farnsworth
Corner to Wayland line
C. F. Adams Road .
Higginson Road
Sandy Pond Road
Road near Mr. Story's
Flint's Road
Page Road
Turnpike
Tower Road
3,400 feet.
800 feet.
1,500 feet.
800 feet.
750 feet.
1,300 feet.
350 feet.
775 feet.
850 feet.
Also put crushed stone and gravel on the following
streets :
On back road near Mr. Wallace Brooks . 250 feet.
One road from Mr. L. E. Brooks to State Road 1,050 feet.
On Depot road 750 feet.
And several short pieces in other parts of the Town.
There seemed to be a lot of holes in the streets caused
by automobiles, etc., and I was at loss to know just what
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to fill them with so as to have it remain. I made a
mixture of fine crushed stone, sand and road oil which I
proceeded to use at different times to fill them, thus keep-
ing them fairly smooth.
Owing to dry weather in the early Summer there was a
call for oil to lay the dust, and I was obliged to buy four
carloads which I used where most needed.
The Depot road started to loosen up in several places,
and I tried Tarvia as a binder and dust preventative.
I think it was very satisfactory to all who travel over
that street.
The streets were in very good condition until the first
of January, when the warm weather came and softened
them. Since then they have been cut up so they are not
as smooth as I should like to see them at this time of the
year. The South Great Road is in bad condition and
needs a great deal of repair. As there is no good gravel
to be had, the Town will either have to get crushed stone
from the cars, or set up a crusher in that part of the Town.
I have been able to keep the regular men and teams at
work nearly every day up to date by having the work at
Lee's Bridge, and crushing what stone there was in the
crusher yard, there being about 600 tons ready for Spring
use.
I would recommend that the Town appropriate suffi-
cient money to keep the Town teams at work all the
time during the year, weather permitting. Also that
the Town purchase a stone crusher for the south part,
using the oil boiler for both crushers.
Respectfully yours,
WILLIAM H. SHERMAN,
Superintendent of Streets.
January 31, 1913.
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Report of the Commissioners of Sinking and
Trust Funds.
1912.
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS.
In Account with
TOWN OF LINCOLN.
Dr.
Feb.
1.
Balance
$105.96
Coupons, New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 5s
50.00
Coupons, American Tel. & Tel. Co. 4s .
80.00
Coupons, Town of Lincoln 4s .
440.00
Nov.
1.
$500 Town of Lincoln, Serial 4s, due
500.00
u
26.
Cash, C. S. Wheeler, Treasurer
2,173.37
Dec.
24.
Mary A. Buffum Note, Paid
1,500.00
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Mary A. Buffum Note, Interest
185.74
1913.
Feb.
1.
Interest
9.22
Balance
2,913.37
Cr.
$7,957.66
1912.
Dec.
2.
$3,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, 1936 .
$3,064.58
a
24.
$2,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, 1936 .
2,048.83
1913.
Jan.
14.
$3,000 Town of Lincoln 3|s, 1932 .
2,844.25
$7,957.66
The Fund is invested as follows:
$2,000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co. 4s, due 1929.
$1,000 New Fngland Tel & Tel. Co. 5s, due 1915.
$5,500 Town of Lincoln 4s, Serial Bonds due 1912 to 1923.
$10,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due 1936.
$3,000 Town of Lincoln 3|s of 1932.
Respectfully submitted.
C. L. TODD, Treasurer
90
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
FUND FOR EXTRA SCHOOLHOUSE BONDS
1912. Dr.
Oct. 1. Coupon Town of Lincoln 4s .... $120.00
1912. Cr.
Feb. 1. Balance $62.83
1913.
F-b. 1. Balance 57.17
$120.00
The Fund is invested as follows :
$3,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due 1936.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
91
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
SPECIAL WATER WORKS SINKING FUND
1912. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance $231.47
July 1 . Coupons, Town of Lincoln 4s . . . . 80 . 00
$311.47
1913. Cr.
Feb. 1. Balance $311.47
The Fund is invested as follows :
$2,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due 1917.
$2311.47 Paid to Town Treasurer according to vote of the town.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
92
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
GEORGE G. TARBELL LEGACY TO THE
LINCOLN LIBRARY.
1912. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance
Dividends, N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co.
Dividends, West End St. Ry. pfd. .
Dividends, Boston & Lowell R. R. Co.
Dividends, American Tel. & Tel. Co.
Coupons, Illinois Steel Co. 5s
Rights, American Tel. & Tel. Co.
Interest on deposit. ....
1913. Cr.
Jan . 21. Cash, J . F . Farrar , Treasurer Lincoln Library
1 West End Railway ....
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, principal account
S83.06
64.00
52.00
64.00
32.00
25.00
2.60
3.48
$326.14
$240.48
81.25
4.41
$326.14
The Fund is invested as follows:
8 shares Boston & Lowell Railroad Co.
13 shares West End Street Railway Co., preferred.
8 shares New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.
4 shares American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
1 share West End Street Railway Co., common.
$500 Illinois Steel Co. 5s, due 1913.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
93
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
GEORGE RUSSELL LEGACY TO THE
LINCOLN LIBRARY.
1912. Dr.
Feb, 1. Balance
Dividends, Fitchburg Railroad Co.
Dividends, N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. .
Interest on deposit
1913. Cr.
Jan. 22. Cash paid J. F. Farrar, Treasurer Lincoln Library
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, principal account .
The Fund is invested as follows:
7 shares Fitchburg Railroad Co., preferred.
2 shares New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.
$33.02
35.00
16.00
1.08
$85.10
$52.08
33.02
$85.10
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
94
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account ivith
JULIA A. BEMIS FUND FOR BENEFIT
OF LINCOLN LIBRARY
1912. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance $7.25
Coupons, American Tel. & Tel. 4s . . . 40.00
Dividends, West End Street Railway, common . 7 . 00
Interest .81
$55 06
1913. Cr.
Jan. 22. Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer, Lincoln Library . $47.81
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, principal account . . 7.25
$55.06
The Fund is invested as follows:
$1,000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co. 4s, due 1929.
2 shares West End Street Railway Co., common.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
95
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account ivith
ABBIE J. STEARNS FUND FOR LINCOLN LIBRARY
1912. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance
Coupons, Pennsylvania R.R.
Coupons, American Tel. & Tel. 4s
Dividends, West End St Railway, common
Interest
1913. Cr.
Jan. 22. Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer, Lincoln Library
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, principal account .
The Fund is invested as follows :
$1,000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co. 4s, due 1929.
$1,000 Pennsylvania Railroad Co., Convertible 3£s, 1915.
5 shares West End Street Railway Co., common.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
$19.40
35.00
40.00
17.50
1.49
$113.39
$93.99
19.40
$113.39
96
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
JOHN H. PIERCE LEGACY TO THE LINCOLN
LIBRARY
1912. Dr.
Jan. 22. Cash, from Chas. S. Wheeler, Treasurer . . $1,000.00
Aug. 2. $1,000 Kalispell Water & Electric 5s, due . . 1,000.00
Coupon, Kalispell W T ater & Electric 5s . 25 . 00
Coupon, Mississippi Valley Gas & Electric 5s 25 . 00
1913.
Feb. 1. Interest . ... ... . . . 2.13
1912. Cr.
Jan. 23, $1,000 Kalispell Water & Electric 5s .
Interest, Kalispell Water & Electric 5s
Aug. 15. $1,000 Mississippi Valley Gas & Electric 5s
Interest Mississippi Valley Gas & Electric 5s,
1913.
Jan. 20. 1 West End Street Railway, common
22. Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer. Lincoln Library
Feb. 1. Balance, principal account ....
$2,052.13
The Fund is invested as follows :
1 share West End Street Railway, common
$1,000 Mississippi Valley Gas & Electric Co. 5s, due 1922,
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
$2,052
.13
$991
.25
1
.11
1922, 880
.00
1922 14
.44
81.
25
Y . 36.
58
47.
50
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TRUST FUND COMMISSONERS
In Account ivith
ABBIE J. STEARNS FUND FOR SILENT POOR.
1912. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance ' $182.18
Coupons, Pennsylvania R. R. 3^s . . . 35.00
Coupons, American Tel. & Tel. Co. 4s . . 40.00
Interest 6.64
$263 . 82
1913. Cr.
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, income account . . . $218.82
Balance on deposit, principal account . . 45.00
$263.82
The Fund is invested as follows :
$1,000 Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Conv., 3^s, due 1915.
$1,000 American Tel. & Tel. Co. 4s, due 1929.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
98
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
ABBIE J. STEARNS FUND FOR TOWN HEARSE
1912. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance $1.22
Dividend, Pennsylvania R. R. . . . 31. 50
Interest .63
$33.35
1913. Cr.
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit $33.35
The Fund is invested as follows:
11 shares Pennsylvania Railroad Co,
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
99
C. L. TODD, TREASURER
In Account with
THE BEMIS LECTURE FUND.
1912. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance $1,477.61
Dividends, Pennsylvania Railroad . . . 97 . 50
Boston & Providence R. R. . . 100.00
N.Y,N.H.&H.R.R. . . . 40.00
Fitchburg R. R. pfd 50.00
Old Colony R.R 70.00
Boston & Albany .... 87.50
Boston & Maine R. R. . . . 40.00
American Tel. & Tel. Co. . . . 480.00
Boston & Lowell R.R. . . . 240.00
West End St. Ry. pfd. . '. . 40.00
Northern Idaho & Mont. Power pfd. 287.50
Coupons, Maine Central R. R. 4|s . . . 135.00
Maine Central R. R. 4£-s, due . . 6,000.00
Rights, American Tel. & Tel. Co. . . . 39.00
Coupons, New York Railways 4s . . . 40.00
Utah Co. 6s 90.00
Interest on deposit 61 . 79
$9,375.90
1912.
Jan.
30
Feb.
8
22
March 7
21
April
5
23
May
31
June
25
July
2
5
29
Aug.
10
17
18
Cr.
Boston Ladies' Orchestra, Concert
Frederick Poole, Lecture
Dr. Edward A. Steiner, Lecture .
T. J. Dee, Barge
Harvard Musical Club, Concert
Edward H. Frye, Dramatist
Stephen E. Rogers, Lecture
$3,000 Utah Co. 6s
M. H. Doherty, Transportation .
Wm. Ferguson, stamped envs., etc. (twice
$245.35 New York Railways 4s .
$454.70 New York Railways 5s .
Anchor Linotype Printing Co., Postals, etc
Teel's Band, Concert ....
W. C. Robus, Labor and Material
T. J. Dee, Barge
$123.00
100.00
100.00
3.00
57.25
50.00
88.50
3,011.00
11.00
10.45
197.70
254.00
8.00
122.00
9.38
3.00
Oct.
10.
11.
2-4.
Nov.
14.
21.
Dec.
7.
19.
31.
1913.
Jan.
22.
23.
Feb.
1.
100
10 Pennsylvania R. R. .
S3, 000 Southern Railway 4s .
Parker's Boston Imperials. Concert
Henry \Y. Poor, Lecture
Arthur K. Peck, Lecture
The Ben Greet Players, Comedy .
Bliss Perry. Lecture
Standish Male Quartette, Concert
5 shares New York, Xew Haven & Hartford R
White's Musical Review, Concert
Balance
R.
$625.00
2,380.50
125.00
41.84
50.00
150.00
100.00
37.96
643 13
92.50
981.69
S9,375.90
The Fund of S30.000 is invested as foUows:
40 shares Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
30 " Boston <fc Lowell R.R. Co.
10 " Boston & Providence R. R. Co
10 " Boston & Albany R. R. Co.
10 " Fitchburg Railroad Co., pfd.
10 " Old Colony Railroad Co.
10 " West End Street Railway, pfd.
10 " Xew York. Xew Haven £ Hartford R. R. Co.
10 " Boston & Maine Railroad Co.. common.
60 " American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
50 " Xorthern Idaho & Montana Power Co., pfd.
§3,000 Utah Co. 6s, of 1917.
$4,000 Xew York Railways Co. 5s of 1942.
$1,000 Xew York Railways Co. 4s of 1942.
$3,000 Southern Railway Co. 4s of 1956.
Respectfully submitted,
C L. TODD, Treasurer.
101
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN FOR THE YEAR ENDING
JAN. 31, 1913.
The occurrence of contagious disease during the past
year has been as follows : —
Tuberculosis . 2 cases
Chicken Pox 4 cases
Measles 7 cases
All the cases of measles have occurred during the past
month (January) and threatened to assume the pro-
portions of an epidemic.
The attention of the Town is drawn to the following
law: — Revised Laws, 75, Sect. 49. "A householder who
knows that a person in his family or house is sick of
small pox, diphtheria, scarlet fever or any other in-
fectious or contagious disease declared by the state board
of health to be dangerous to the public health shall
forthwith give notice thereof to the board of health of
the city or town in which he dwells." The neglect of
this provision is punishable by a fine of not more than
one hundred dollars.
It is to be borne in mind that a mild and harmless case
of measles in one child may become virulent and fatal
in the next.
The prevalence of pediculosis capitis (head lice)
among the school children became so marked that, at
the request of the school committee the board of health
sent a district nurse to the homes of the children reported,
Subsequently they were treated at the school.
No complaints have been received by the board on
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account of nuisance alleged to exist. Any complaint
must be in writing, stating the facts and signed by the
complainant.
The board did not appoint any inspector of meats
during the year. The work ordinarily done by that
official has been performed by one of the members of
the board of health.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARDS W. HERMAN,
R. D. DONALDSON,
MARTIN M. WELCH.
Board of Health.
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ASSESSORS' REPORT.
The Board of Assessors submit the following report:
Number of residents assessed on property, 235
non- residents assessed on property 94
assessed on polls only, 180
acres of land assessed, 8,740
dwelling houses assessed, 252J
horses assessed, 351
cows assessed, 755
neat cattle other than cows assessed, 91
swine assessed, 345
sheep assessed, 20
Value of land, exclusive of buildings, $541,930 00
" buildings, exclusive of land, 835,635 00
" real estate,
$1,377,565 00
" personal estate,
2,661,817 00
Total vaulation,
$4,039,382 00
State tax,
$5,250 00
County tax,
2,889 51
State highway tax,
103 00
Town grants,
43,187 64
Total, $51,430 15
Number of polls, 330
Deduct part of corporation tax, $2,297 57
Rate $12.00 per $1,000.
Amount to be collected $49,132 58
CHARLES S. WHEELER,
WM. C. PEIRCE,
WM. H. SHERMAN,
Assessors.
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WATER COMMISSIONERS REPORT
The Water Commissioners herewith present their
Annual Report: —
Two extensions of pipe have been made in accordance
with the votes passed at the last annual meeting. First,
5,517 feet of 4-inch cast iron pipe being layed from the
corner near C. E. Wheeler's place to the Weston line,
the work of digging and laying was done in a very satis-
factory manner by P. Malloy & Son, Waltham.
The total cost is as follows : —
Pipe,
Digging and Laying, at 30c. per foot,
90 yards Rock at $4.00
Setting four Hydrants,
Gates and Hydrants,
Teaming and Freight,
Fittings,
Sundries,
Total, $3,718 11
About 1,480 feet of 2-inch galvanized pipe has been
removed from the Ehlert Road, socalled, and replaced
with the same amount of 4-inch wood pipe.
Cost of the same being: —
Pipe, $422 56
Teaming, 8 00
Hydrant and Gates, 46 89
Digging and Laying, 420 98
Labor and Superintendent, 12 00
Fittings, 3 50
Total, $913 93
$1,443
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The 2-inch galvanized pipe has been used in part to
make an extension from opposite Dr. Herman's to the
cottage of Dr. R. L. DeNormandie and a further exten-
sion near Baker's Bridge.
There have been eighteen new services connected
during the year, a large proportion of which were made
so late in the season that but little revenue appears in
this year's receipts.
Ten of these services have been on the old system and
consequently will materially help in next year's expenses.
The Commissioners have during the year considered
the advisability of putting in an Electric Pump in place
of the Deane Pump, the time having arrived when it will
require the service of another man in the summer months
if all the pumping is to be done by steam.
With an Electric Pump the work can be operated as
heretofore by one man, with some help for outside work.
An estimate has been made by Mr. Herbert Nash, Jr.,
Electrical Engineer, and his letter is made a part of this
report.
We recommend that the Town authorize the Commis-
sioners to install an Electric Pump as soon as practicable.
We are pleased to state that the case of Francis Smith
vs. The Town of Lincoln, on account of taking additional
land before the Pumping Station was built, has been
decided and the Town has now a title to the land.
It will be seen by the Trial Balance Sheet, that the
amount of Uncollected Rates is considerably more than
any of the past few years. Your Committee recommend
that the Town pass the following vote: —
Voted, That when Water Rates due July 1 in any year
remain unpaid on Oct. 1, a notice shall be sent to the
delinquent and if such rates remain unpaid on Oct. 15,
121
the water may be shut off at any time without further
notice.
Respectfully,
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
JOSEPH S. HART,
WILLIAM H. SHERMAN.
Boston, Feb. 1, 1913.
MR. GEORGE L. CHAPIN, Chairman,
Board of Water Commissioners,
Town of Lincoln, Mass.
Dear Sir:
In accordance with your request, I have prepared for
you the following information on the proposition to install
one or more electric pumps in pumping station of the
Town of Lincoln.
I have carefully looked into the merits of various types
of water pumps operated by electric power and believe
that the most satisfactory pump would be of the centri-
fugal type operated on the same shaft as the motor and
not geared.
The plunger types are quite complicated and require
more attention. The general cost of up-keep is greater
than that of the centrifugal.
Everything considered the latter type is more efficient
and economical. It is being used with great success in
many pumping plants throughout the country.
During the past year your present station pumped
80,890,000 gallons of water against a head of 160 feet.
Considering your local conditions at present I believe
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that you should install one centrifugal pump with a ca-
pacity of 400 gallons per minute. Under the existing
power rates of the Edison Company, a pump of this
capacity would handle your requirements more economi-
cally than a pump of larger capacity. It would be neces-
sary to operate the smaller unit for longer periods to
pump a given amount of water but the electric power
rates are such that the average unit cost for power would
be less.
Electric pumps require no regular attendance other than
starting and stopping and an occasional cleaning and
can be operated continually for indefinite periods as the
demand for water requires. Your engineer could start
the pump and close the station and utilize his time in
other work for the Town and return only when he believes
a sufficient amount of water has been pumped into the
reservoir. An installation of this type is simple and
practically fool-proof and really does not require the
service of an engineer as in the case of a steam pump.
When the demand for water has increased beyond the
safe capacity of one pump another similar unit may be
installed, which probably would be required only during
the summer months or at times of emergencies.
At the present time the most highly recommended
pump is manufactured by the DeLaval Steam Turbine
Co. of Trenton, N. J., and which is sold by the Power
Equipment Co. of 131 State Street, Boston. It is con-
structed of the best material, is extremely rugged and
has a guaranteed efficiency. (See specifications and
catalogue). The pump can be easily installed within
your present plant and at a comparatively slight expense.
I have prepared the following figures on the cost of
operating one of these pumps using the present water
requirements of your Town as a basis for my estimate. I
also show the actual costs of the steam plant for the last
year as furnished me by you.
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(1) Cost of pumping by electricity:
80,890,000 gallons water— 160 foot head.
72,800 Kilowatt hours per annum.
(See Rate B. Edison Rate Book)
Cost of power at 2.34 cents per Kilowatt hour, $1,715.00
Oil, Waste, etc., 10.00
Attendance, 120.00
Interest on investment and depreciation, 150.00
(10% of $1,500.00. See cost of installation
below. )
Total Cost, $1,995.00
(2) Cost of pumping by steam: . —
Engineer's Salary, $1,000.00
Fuel, 1,365.00
Oil, Packing, Repairs, etc., (average yearly), 250.00
$2,615.00
The above figures show a saving by using electric
power of $620.00 per year.
The question of installing an electric pump really comes
down to the question as to just how much labor the Town
is willing to charge to the cost of operating the plant.
I arbitrarily have figured $120 per year or $10 per month
which in may estimation is ample.
The Town should consider the fact that the cost of
fuel per ton has steadily increased while in the other
hand the Edison Company is gradually reducing their
rates for electric power.
In figuring the cost of pumping by steam I did not
include the interests and depreciation of the present plant.
If the boiler and steam pumps are properly protected
while they remain idle the depreciation should not in-
crease materially.
Estimated Cost of installing one 400 gallon DeLaval
Centrifugal Pump: —
One 400 gallon pump complete with 220 volts,
$1,185.00
35.00
200.00
30.00
50.00
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3 phase G. E. Motor and Compensator,
F. O. B. Lincoln,
Cost of cartage from station to plant,
Piping, Valves, etc.,
Setting Pump.
Electric Wiring Complete,
Total, $1,500.00
The installation of this pump is quite simple and can
be done under the direction of your present engineer.
The Power Equipment Company will furnish a man free
of cost to give advice and inspect the installation.
The Edison Illuminating Co. will run all necessary
wires to the building free of cost and will also furnish a
main switch with fuses.
I enclose with this letter the specification and proposal
contract for the pump and motor, a catalogue giving
general data on DeLaval Centrifugal Pump, and the
schedule of power rates offered by the Edison Co.
I trust that the above covers what you wish and I will
be very glad to furnish you with any additional informa-
tion you may desire.
Yours very truly,
HERBERT NASH, Jr.
125
SUMMARY OF STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING FEBRUARY i, 1913.
Lincoln Water Works, Lincoln, Middlesex County, Mass.
General Statistics
Population by census of 1910, 1,175.
Date of construction, 1874.
By whom owned, Town.
Source of supply, Sandy Pond.
Mode of supply, Pumping.
Pumping Statistics
Laidlaw-Dunn-Gordon, Cross compound Fly Wheel
Pump, 12" and 20i" x 5f " x 12".
Deane Compound Condensing Duplex Pump 7§" and
16" x 9f " x 18".
Description of fuel used.
Kind, hard and soft coal.
Brand of coal, Lackawanna, New River.
Average price of hard coal per gross ton, delivered, $7.35.
Average price of soft coal, per gross ton, delivered,
Percentage of ash 22%.
Wood, price per cord, $5.50.
Coal consumed for the year in pumping,
Pounds of wood consumed, equivalent amount of coal,
Total equivalent coal consumed for the year 368,308 lbs.
Total pumpage for the year, 80,893,800 gallons.
Average static head against which pumps work 148.5 ft.
iWerage dynamic head against which pumps work 160 ft.
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Number of gallons pumped per pound of equivalent coal,
219.
Duty.
Cost of Pumping, figured on pumping station expenses,
viz., $3,033.65.
Per million gallons pumped, $37.50.
Per million gallons raised one foot (dynamic ), 23.4 cents.
Statistics of Consumption of Water
Estimated total population at date, 1,175.
Estimated population on lines of pipe, 1,145.
Estimated population supplied, 1,145.
Total water pumped for the year, 80,893,800 gallons.
Passed through meters, 28,968,365 gallons.
Percentage of consumption metered 35.7.
Average daily consumption, 221,624 gallons.
*Gallons per day to each inhabitant, 135. +
*Gallons per day to each consumer, 146. +
^Gallons per day to each tap, 545. +
*The metered water sold to R. R. Co. is deducted from
the total consumption in making these averages.
127
Statistics Relating to Distribution System
Mains.
1. Kind of pipe, cast iron
and cement lined.
2. Sizes, from 4" to 12".
3. Extended 5,517 ft.
during year.
4. Discontinued 00 ft.
during year.
5. Total now in use,
26,411 miles.
6. Cost of repairs per
mile,
7. Number of leaks per
mile,
8. Length of pipes less
than 4 inches diam.,
900 feet,
9. Number of hydrants
added during year, 8.
10. Number of hydrants
(public and private)
now in use, 122.
11. Number of stop gates
added during year,
6.
12. Number of stop gates
now in use, 133.
13. Number of stop gates
smaller than 4 inch,
4.
14. Number of blow-offs,
29.
15. Range of pressure on
mains 40 lbs. to 102
lbs.
Services.
16. Kind of pipe, galv.
iron and cement
lined.
17. Sizes,!" to 4".
18. Extended 175 ft.
19. Discontinued 00 feet.
20. Total now in use,
miles.
21. Number of service
taps added during
year, 18.
22. Number now in use,
308.
23. Average length of
service, 12 feet.
24. Average cost of serv-
ice for the year,
$9.50.
25. Number of meters
added, 6.
26. Number now in use,
43.
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WATER.
Payments.
J. T. Laird, Services as Superintendent and
Engineer, $1,000 50
J. T. Laird, Labor of Horse,
Cunningham Bros., Labor, Water Extensions,
F. H. Cunningham, Labor, Water Extensions,
F. H. Cunningham, Labor,
John F. Farrar & Son, Labor,
P. J. Whelan, Labor,
W. J. Maguire, Labor and Repairs,
Boston S. P. R. & Supply Co., Labor and
Repairs,
M. F. Dougherty, Labor, Reading Meters,
Andrew J. Dougherty, Labor,
L. E. Bazley, Labor,
N. Catona, Labor,
H. F. Tuttle, Labor,
P. Maloy & Son, Labor, on Water Extension, 2
Robert D. Donaldson, Labor and Supplies,
I. Langelle, Labor,
J. Moynihan, Labor,
M. Sherman, Labor,
Scott Cofran, Labor,
I. N. McRae, Labor to Dec. 23, 1912,
Edison Electric Ill'g Co., Service of Light,
National Express Co., Express,
Boston & Maine R. R., Freight,
Matthew H. Doherty, Carriage and Hire,
M. L. Snelling, Teaming Coal,
Geo. E. Crosby & Co., Printing,
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244
88
425
98
322
59
168
91
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112
16
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20
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23
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399
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126
68
10
60
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183
52
10
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87
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95
129
Miss Patrick, Printing,
Waltham Publishing Co., Printing,
Thomas Groom & Co., Printing,
Waltham Coal Co., one barrel Fire Clay,
Waltham Coal Co., Coal,
M. L. Snelling, Coal,
M. Sherman, Wood,
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., Labor and Supplies :
M. J. Drummond & Co., Water Pipe,
Eastern Mfg. Co., Wood Pipe,
First National Bank, Coupons,
Geo. A. A. Pevey, Professional Services,
E. I. Smith, Professional Services, Smith case,
C. S. Wheeler, Expenses, Smith Case,
J. J. O'Brien, Expenses, Smith Case,
J. Rose & Co., Expenses, Smith Case,
State Treasurer, Coupons, Registered Bonds,
J. S. Hart, M.D., Telegram,
Highway Department, Dust and Teaming,
W. C. Pierce, Rent of Land,
A. P. Peterson, Plants,
Estate of Francis Smith, Verdict, Land and
Costs,
C. S. Wheeler, Treas., Coupons, Due Nov. 1,
1912,
C. L. Todd, Treas., Sinking Fund,
S. W. Tucker, Professional Services,
C. S. Wheeler, Payment $1,000 Bond, Due
Dec. 1st,
C. S. Wheeler, Coupons, Due Dec. 1st,
J. S. Hart, M.D., W^ater Commissioner,
W. H. Sherman, Water Commissioner,
Geo. L. Chapin, Water Commissioner,
Geo. L. Chapin, Water Collector,
National Meter Co., Supplies,
Garlock Mfg. Co., Supplies,
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422
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H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
Burdett & Co., Supplies,
Eagle Oil & Supply Co., Supplies,
Chadwick Boston Lead Co., Supplies,
Chapman Valve Co., Supplies,
Builders' Iron Foundry, Supplies,
John A. Burgess, Supplies,
Union Water Meter Co., Supplies,
Walworth Mfg. Co., Supplies,
Davis Farnum Mfg. Co., Supplies,
Wilson Lumber Co., Supplies,
S. H. Davis Co., Supplies,
Buttrick Lumber Co., Supplies,
J. S. Hart, M.D., Supplies,
J. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
C. S. Wheeler, Coupons, Due March 1, 1912,
First National Bank, Coupon, 1911 Issue,
Due March 1,1912,
First National Bank, Coupon, 1911 Issue,
Due Sept. 1, 1912,
First National Bank, Interest, Registered
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WATER RECEIPTS.
Domestic, $7,665 18
Meters, 4,230 89
Uncollected, 718 24
$12,614 31
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Issue of 1894, due one each year, $2,000 00
Issue of 1897, due 1917, 10,000 00
Issue of 1900, due 1930, 23,000 00
Issue of 1902, due 1932, 9,000 00
Issue of 1903, due 1933, 5,000 00
Issue of 1904, due 1934, 5,000 00
Issue of 1906, due 1936, 14,000 00
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REPORT OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
Lincoln, Mass., Jan. 31, 1912.
To The Town of Lincoln:—
The Board of Cemetery Commissioners respectfully
submit the following report:
At the Annual Town Meeting of March 4, 1912, the
Town voted under Article 13 of the Warrant to accepl
the provisions of the revised laws of Chapter 78 anc
particularly Sections 21 to 25 of said Acts which refei
to Cemeteries.
The Town also appropriated ($250.00 ) Two hundre<
and fifty dollars to be used for Cemetery work. At ai
early meeting of the Board the following organizatioi
was made: — Julius E. Eveleth, Chairman; Joseph S.
Hart, Clerk.
During the year the usual work of cleaning has beei
attended to. A number of trees that were no longer use-
ful or ornamental have been removed and those that il
seemed desirable to retain carefully pruned with a vie 1 *
of saving them as long as possible.
In this connection we wish to suggest that many more
should be removed, the larger part of which are locate(
on private lots. In the opinion of your Commissioners
by so doing a decided improvement would be made in th(
appearance of the ground. We refer particularly to th(
"pitch pines" that have withstood the storms of man;
winters and have outlived their usefulness. Without
limbs or foliage they certainly are not ornamental and at
most their future existence must be short. With
feeling that the wishes of private owners should be r<
spected we have so far confined the cutting to the un-
occupied parts of the Cemetery.
135
Suggestions from private owners regarding the matter
would aid the Board materially in their work of the com-
ing year.
The planting of more trees and a few clumps of orna-
mental shrubbery at the various approaches seems a de-
sirable feature of the future.
Referring to the matter of deeds from the Town to
private owners of lots the Board respectfully requests all
such to notify it in writing at their early convenience,
stating their lot number or a description of the location,
that a comparison may be made with the lists in the
possession of the Board. By so doing they will not only
assist the Board in its work but will also assure a full
investigation of their claims. When identified the owner
will receive a deed of the property from the Town estab-
lishing an ownership that will save any future disappoint-
ment to themselves or their families.
As the money becomes available from the various
sources of income it is the desire of the Board to improve
the triangular Cemetery and the one near the Town Hall.
The matter of grading would add much to their appear-
ance and would be a permanent improvement.
The total cemetery area comprises about thirteen
acres and to keep so large an expanse of ground in even
passable condition an appropriation from the Town of an
amount equal to that of last year is respectfully requested
by the Board, and should an increase of $50.00 be made
it could be used to good advantage.
According to the Legislative provision under which we
are now acting the Board of Commissioners has no longer
a Treasurer. All monies pertaining to the department
are to be held by the Treasurer of the Town.
JULIUS E. EVELETH,
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
JOSEPH S. HART,
Cemetery Commissioners.
136
Town Treasurer in Account with the Lincoln
Cemetery Commissioners
Received of Cryus S. Chap in for lot $20 00
Received of C. S. Smith 337 01
Total $357 01
Deposited in Middlesex Inst, for Savings . . . . 357 01
The following is a list of the Securities of the Lincoln Cemetery Com-
missioners : —
Four Shares American Sugar Ref. Co., preferred stock.
Three Shares Union Pacific R. R. Co., preferred stock.
Two shares Fitchburg R. R. Co.. preferred stock.
Also the following funds for the care of lots in Cemetery, all of which are
deposited in the Middlesex Institution for Savings: —
Orilla J. Flint Fund, $300.00, interest accrued ... $12 12
Samuel Hartwell Fund. $300.00, interest accrued . ... 1212
John N. Pierce Fund, $500,00. interest accrued ... 15 10
Maria L. Thompson Fund, $500.00, interest accrued ... 20 20
Annie A. Ray Fund, $300.00, interest accrued .... 12 12
(Signed) CHARLES S. WHEELER.
Town Treasurer.
E. &. C.E.
137
TREE WARDEN'S REPORT
The Tree Warden submits to the Town his report for
the year 1912.
The work of this department this year has been mostly
against the brown tail and gipsy moths, and elm leaf
beetle, and has been carried on as it was the previous
year, cutting off the brown tail nests and cresoting gipsy
moth nests along the roadsides, and on private property,
where owners wish to pay for the labor. Tanglefoot
bands were also put on trees along the roadside in the
badly infested places, to keep the trees near the road
from being stripped. Spraying began the last week in
May, when the foliage was sufficiently developed to
hold the spray, and continued until the last week in
June, during this time all the trees on the highways, and
about two hundred acres of woodland were sprayed with
very good results. Commencing in July the underbrush,
on the roadside on a good many of the highways was cut
and piled up, and burned later on stormy days, when the
men could not work on the trees, and there was no danger
from the fires. The dead wood was also removed from
the trees in the cemetery, and trees on the highways where
it was necessary.
In reference to the gipsy moth question in this Town,
it is a serious one; the residential section is in good con-
dition, but comprises but a small part of the Town. The
highways are almost all backed up by woodlands where
there is never any work done, and makes it very hard in
some places to keep the street trees from being stripped,
the woodlands, however, which have been most badly im-
fested are now comparatively clear of the gipsy moth.
138
This condition is a result of the cholera or what is called
the wilt disease, which occurs whenever the caterpillars
become overcrowded, and consequently poorly fed.
Enough caterpillars, however are always left about the
borders of these lots to start again. It then takes them
about three years to increase sufficiently to strip the
trees. This disease has been artificially produced by
the State Moth Department, and distributed among the
different towns. We received enough of this disease to
plant over five hundred acres, which was put out accord-
ing to the directions. While results of the disease were
not very good in the first part of the season in some
places, I found a good many dead caterpillars and not so
many nests later in the season.
I have made arrangements with the State to procure
a large amount of the disease this year, it is not expensive,
all the expense attached to it is the time it takes in dis-
tributing it in the different places where there is no work
done against the gipsy moth. The brown tail moth con-
ditions change from year to year. Their flight is mostly
controlled by the winds; if there are high winds during
the early part of July when the moths are in their flight
they will be blown from one place to another, laying their
eggs wherever they happen to light. Several plantings
of the brown tail fungeous have been made with very
encouraging results.
The elm leaf beetle presents a serious problem for the
Town's consideration. This year we carried on the process
of spraying for the gipsy moth and the beetle together.
This has been possible as they are both feeding on the
tree at the same time, and it made a saving to the Town
of a few hundred dollars. The time has now come how-
ever, when we will have to give our elm trees a little more
time and more arsenite of lead if we are going to save
them from the ravages of the beetle.
The Town now owns three power sprayers and equip-
139
ment which have been used for a number of years in this
work, two of which I have used and attained good results
from under difficulties at times; the other one was divided
into two parts so as to make it easier to handle in the
woodlands spraying, but it proved a failure and was never
put together. I used the different parts of it on the
other sprayers when we wanted them. It would cost
about two hundred dollars to put this sprayer in shape
and then we would have an old sprayer. I think the
Town had better sell this sprayer and purchase a new
one, as we can get help from the State this year. I would
like to have the Town take some action on the matter.
The total expenditure of this department this year was
$4,264.58. We received $2,177.12 from private work, and
$448.27 from the State, leaving a net cost to the Town
of $1,639.19, and a unexpended balance of $861.81.
I recommend that $2,500.00 be appropriated this
year: $2,0000.00 for moth work and $500.00 for tree
work and elm leaf beetle.
JOHN J. KELLIHER,
Tree Warden.
140
LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Trustees have the honor to submit the following
statement, and financial showing, as respects the doings
of the Library for the year just closed.
CHARLES F. ADAMS,
Chairman Trustees.
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STATISTICAL REPORT OF THE LINCOLN PUBLIC
LIBRARY FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEB. i, 1913.
Number of volumes in Library Feb. 1, 1912, 9,459
Increase by purchase. 201
Increase by gift. 11
Increase by binding periodicals. 4
Total increase, 216
Number of volumes rebound, 34
Number of volumes withdrawn, replaced by new
editions, 36
Number of volumes in Library, Feb. 1, 1913, 9,675
Total delivery of books for year, 7,845
Largest delivery in one day (Aug. 17), 120
Smallest delivery in one day (Oct. 23), 37
Number of days Library was open, 103
14^
LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Gifts of books, periodicals, etc., have been received
from the following persons: — Charles F. Adams, Esq.,
Mr. Henry Adams, Miss C. Chapin, Miss A. C. Coolidge,
Mrs. Alice Floyd, Mr. A. R. Graves, Mr. Robert Pierce,
Mrs. Henry J. Richardson, Mrs. Anna Snelling, Mrs. A. C.
Wheelwright, Rev. L. M. Zimmerman, Mrs. B. Pietersz.
144
LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY.
ACCESSIONS TO THE LIBRARY FOR 1912.
BIOGRAPHY.
Adams, Henry. Life of George Cabot Lodge .... 633.23
Antin, Mary. The promised land 531.24
Bradford, Gamaliel, Jr. Lee, the American 633.20
Bradley, Arthur Granville. Owen Glyndur and the last straggle
for Welsh independence, with a brief sketch of Welsh
history 613.6
Cantlie, James and Jones, C. S., Sun Yat Sen ;. and the awaken-
ing of China . 613.13
Conrad, Joseph. A personal record 531.23
Cook, E. T. Life of John Ruskin 643.1
Cornwallis-West, Mrs. George. Reminiscences of Lady Ran-
dolph Churchill 643.2
Cortissoz, Royal. John LaFarge: a memoir and a study . . 633.21
indicates the book was a gift.
Cullom, Shelby M. Fifty years of public service: Personal
recollections of Shelby M. Cullom. Senior U. S. Senator
from Illinois •. 643.11
Greenslet, Ferris. James Russell Lowell 643.12
Kauser, Elizabeth J., Editor. My story: By Tom L. Johnson . 643.5
Howe, Maud. The eleventh hour in the life of Julia Ward Howe 542 . 13
Hyndman, Henry Mayers. The record of an adventurous life . 633.22
^Lincoln, Abraham. "Abe" Lincoln's yarns and stories . . 641.1
Lounsbury, Thomas R. Early literary career of Robert Brown-
ing. Four lectures 643.9
McGiffert, Arthur Cushman. Martin Luther: The man and
his work 643 . 3
Ricolay, Helen. Personal traits of Abraham Lincoln . . 643.14
Page, Thomas Nelson. Robert E. Lee. Man and soldier . . 643. 10
Pearson, Henry Greenleaf. An American railroad builder:
John Murray Forbes 643.7
Rideing, William H. Many celebrities: and a few others . 531.21
Rideout, Henry Milner. William Jones: Indian, cowboy,
American scholar, and anthropologist in the field. . 636.9
*Stafford, Wendell Phillips. Wendell Phillips: a centennial ora-
tion delivered at Park street Church, Boston, November
28,1911 643.8
145
Stewart, William R. The philanthropic work of Josephine Shaw
Lowell: containing a biographical sketch of her life, to-
gether with a selection of her public papers and private
letters. Collected and arranged for publication by-
William R. Stewart, president of the New York State
Board of Charities . 531 . 22
HISTORY.
Addison, Albert Christopher. Romantic stoiy of the May-
flower Pilgrims; and its place in the life of today . . 352.8
Baring, Maurice. The Russian people 352.10
Birkhead, Alice. Tales from Irish history 366.9
Haskin, Frederic J. The American government . . . . 366.10
Miller, Francis Trevelyan. Photographic history of the Civil
War. 10 Vols
Contents. — Vol. 1. The opening battles.
Two years of grim war.
The decisive battles.
The Cavalry.
Forts and artillery.
The navies.
Prisons and hospitals.
Soldier life, secret service.
Poetry and eloquence of Blue and Gray.
Armies and leaders.
. Social forces in American history .... 366 . 8
*Smith, Albert. History of the town of Peterborough, N. H. . 352.9
Trevelyan, Sir George Otto. George the third and Charles Fox:
the concluding part of the American Revolution. Vol. 1 366. 11
TRAVEL AND DESCRIPTION.
Cabot, William B. In Northern Labrador 431.19
Comer, William R. Landmarks in the "Old Bay State" . . 447.4
Edwards, Albert. Panama: The country and the people . . 447.2
Grenfell, Wilfred T. Down North on the Labrador . . . 447.3
Henson, Matthew A. Negro explorer at the North Pole; with a
foreword by Robert E. Peary, and an introduction by
Booker T. Washington 431.18
Holland, Clive. The Belgians at home 431.15
Hutton, Edward. Venice and Venetia 431.16
Marks, Jeanette. Gallant little Wales: Sketches of its people,
places, and customs 437 . 13
Mason, Caroline Atwater. The spell of France .... 436.28
*Mont Saint Michel and Chartres 436 . 29
Muir, J. The Gosemite 431 . 17
Shuster, William M. Strangling of Persia 414.20
Vol.
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Simons, A. M
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SCIENCE. USEFUL ARTS.
Bailey, L. H. Manual of gardening: A practical guide to the
making of home grounds and the growing of flowers, fruits,
and vegetables for home use 137.23
Cafifin, Charles H. Story of French painting 141.24
Drennan, Georgia Torrey . Ever blooming roses : for the out-door
garden of the amateur; their culture; habits, description,
care, nativity, parentage; with authentic guides to the
selection of ever blooming varieties of roses . . . . 214.8
Ely, Helena Rutherford. The practical flower-garden . . . 137.24
Henderson, C. Hanford. Payday 141.10
Ingersoll, Ernest. Animal competitors: Profit and loss from the
wild four- footed tenants of the farm 141.21
Isola, Antonia. Simple Italian cookery' 146 29
Kirby, A. M. Daffodils, naicissus; and how to grow them, as
hardy plants for cut flowers. With a guide to the best
varieties 137.25
Lincoln, Jonathan Thayer. The factory . . . . 141.20
McKeever, William A. Farm boys and girls .... 146.28
McKready, Kelvin. Beginner's star-book: An easy guide to
the stars and to the astromonical uses of the opera glass.
the field glass, and the telescope 121 . 5
MontesorrL Maria. The montessori method : scientific pedagogy
as applied to child education in "The Children's
Houses" with additions and revisions by the Author.
Translated from the Italian by Anne E. George, with an
introduction by Prof. Henry W. Holmes of Harvard,
University 141.22
Peabody, Robert Swain. An Architect's sketch book . . . 141.23
Schauffler, Robert Haven. The musical amateur: a book on
the human side of music. 145.28
Smith, Nora Archibald. Home made kindergarten . . . 214.9
RELIGION. PHILOSOPHY.
Dinsmore, Charles Allen. The new light on the old truth . . 1134. 14
Black, Hugh. Comfort 1134.13
Grenfell, Wilfred T. The adventure of life. Being the William
Belden Noble lectures for 1911 1137.4
Hyde, William DeWitt. Five great philosophies of life . 1137.3
Palmer, George Herbert. Problem of freedom .... 1137.5
Royce, Josiah. Sources of religious insight. Lectures delivered
before Lake Forest College on the foundation of the late
William Bross 1134.15
147
FICTION.
Alexander, Miriam. Beyond the law-
Allen, Frances Newton Symmes. The plain path .
Allen, James Lane. The doctor's Christmas eve .
Andrews, Mary Raymond Shipman. The marshal
Atkinson, Eleanor. Greyfriar's Bobby
Bangs, John Kendrick. Little book of Christmas
Bangs, Mary Rogers. High Bradford .
Barclay, Florence L. Following the star .
Barr, Amelia E. Maid of old New York .
Bennett, Arnold. Hilda Lessw r ays
Bjornstjerne, Bjornson. The fisher lass
Bryant, Marguerite. Christopher Hibbault: Road maker
Castle, William R.,./r. The green vase .
Child. Richard Washburn. Jim Hands .
*Coolidge, Asenath Carver. Between two Rebellions
Davis, William Stearns. Friar of Wittenberg
*Day, Holman. The skipper and the skipped .
Deiand, Margaret. The voice ....
Doyle, Arthur Conan. The lost world
Dragoumis, Julia D. Tales of a Greek Island
Erskine, Payne. The mountain girl .
Farnol, Jeffrey. The money moon ....
Freeman, Mar}' E Wilkins. Butterfly House
Hopkins, William John. Conserning Sally. .
Lancaster, Hewes. The one and the other .
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
School Committee
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
OF THE
SCHOOL YEAR 1912
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
HENRY E. WARNER, Chairman, Term expires 1914
EDWARD R. FARRAR, Secretary, Term expires 1913
Mrs. ELIZABETH W. BLODGETT, Term expires, 1915
Superintendent of Schools
C. S. LYMAN
Supervisor of Drawing and Manual Training
WALTER F. BRACKETT
Supervisor of Cooking and Sewing
MRS. ABBIE P. SMITH
Supervisor of Music
MRS. HARRIET J. BARTLETT
Teachers
Lincoln Grammar Grades VII — VIII
MARION H. COOK
Lincoln Grammar Grades V — VI
DOROTHY H. HAVILAND
Lincoln Primary Grades III — IV
JEAN G. ALLAN
Lincoln Primary Grades I — II
HATTIE B. HEATH
South Primary Grades I-II-III
GERTRUDE E. BROOKS
Special Teacher
ELIZABETH R. CUSHING
Truant Officer
JAMES T. LAIRD
Janitors
Lincoln
EDWARD BANNON
South
EDMUND R. DAVIS
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
At the close of the Spring Term Miss Chapin resigned
her position as teacher, and closed her connection with
the Lincoln Schools, after a service of forty-three years.
So long a service in the schools of the Town is not only
most unusual in these days, but it is also indicative of
the interest in the affairs of the Town which has been
shown by other members of the same family.
In recognition of Miss Chapin's long service and interest
and devotion to our schools the committee adopted the
following : —
Lincoln, Mass., June, 1912.
RESOLVED:—
In accepting the resignation of Miss Carrie B. Chapin
from her position as Principal of the Grammar School
at the end of the present school year, after a continuous
period of 43 years of teaching in the schools of Lincoln,
the Committee feels that the long and faithful service
she has rendered the Town should receive special recog-
nition.
Her devotion to the highest interests of her pupils,
her endeavor, while instructing their minds, to set before
them right views of life, to secure respect for rightful
authority, both in the school room and out of it, and her
sense of responsibility for the proper use and care of all
school property, have placed the Town in her debt be-
yond the power of her salary to repay.
There are many now engaged in the active duties of
life whose lives bear the impress of her influence, and
who gratefully acknowledge the debt that they owe to
her.
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Her life in the community has always been such as to
strengthen and never to impair her influence in the school-
room, and is a strong argument for a lengthened tenure
of the teacher's office.
To the Town she has given the best years and strength
of her life, and it is fitting that honorable mention should
be made at this time of the high character and full meas-
ure of the service she has rendered.
VOTED: That a copy of the foregoing resolution be
sent to Miss Chapin by the Secretary, and that the reso-
lution be published with the Report of the Committee
in the Town Report.
Miss Marion H. Cook was elected to take Miss
Chapin's palce, and she began her work with the Fall
term.
The plan of shorter hours for the school sessions, re-
ferred to in the last report, has been continued. As will
be seen by the report of the Superintendent this plan is
showing beneficial results.
We are fortunate in our corps of teachers and the
school work is progressing harmoniously, and we believe
efficiently.
The report of the Superintendent and the usual sta-
tistics are appended.
HENRY E. WARNER,
EDWARD R. FARRAR,
ELIZABETH W. BLODGETT.
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Summary of School Expenses
Superintendent and Teachers .
$4,849.00
High School Tuition
1,636.50
High School Transportation .
673.60
Janitors
620.70
Water rates
139.11
School Supplies
392.74
Repairs, etc
95.56
Fuel
489.81
Miscellaneous
46.23
Medical Inspector
200.00
$9,143.25
Barges and Transportation
2,047.35
Total
$11,190.60
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
To the School Committee of the Town of Lincoln : —
At the end of another school year we are glad to report
a steady growth towards greater educational efficiency.
Each year the teachers are working a little more effec-
tively and the children are gaining more in power. Al-
though we know our schools are far from perfect, it is
ever our aim to keep our educational curve rising slowly
towards perfection even though we know the schools
will never reach that mark. We are constantly trying
with a good degree of success to reduce friction and waste
to a minimum. Even after the long vacation, when
most of the children enter other school rooms and take
up new tasks, both teachers and pupils slip quickly into
the harness, and very soon all are working as easily as if
there had been no long break. This means that the
wheels of the school system are running smoothly.
We are familiar with the severe criticism which the
press and public speakers often launch against the public
schools, and although we know that much of this criti-
cism is foolish and unreasonable, yet some of it is just
and should be gladly received. We believe that the
public schools are so strong and have such a magnificent
history that they can rise above the severest criticism.
The free public school is the only institution that can
properly train and assimulate our heterogeneous popula-
tion.
Co-operation
Our schools are, I believe, in better condition than
ever before. The spirit of co-operation, so fully mani-
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fested among all our teachers, is bringing about excel-
lent results in all departments. The spirit, which the
children show towards their work, is of the right kind
and that which makes for a good school. There seems
to be a general disposition to obey the school rules and
regulations, so that the general atmosphere of the rooms
is such, that a visitor naturally feels that everything is
going well. There is still some friction on the barges,
but we believe it is slowly being reduced. The barge
question has been and always will be very difficult to
handle satisfactorily to all. There are times when each
family and each individual must be willing to yield in-
dividual good to the general good of all.
The Playground
The playground activities have had a large share in
the success of the past year. Some of the recesses have
been devoted to organized play, the teachers going out
with the children, organizing all of them into suitable
and convenient groups, regulated by size and strength and
often by sex. Then these groups have been taught a
variety of active games, which give the children much
needed, vigorous exercises and a great deal of pleasure.
The teachers make sure that all the children have an
active part in these games.
Various ball games are the favorite sports: for the
larger boys baseball in the Spring and during the rest
of the year football in modified form to suit season and
weather conditions; basket ball among the larger girls;
medicine ball throwing among all the boys and girls ; and
the rubber hand balls for the very small children. A
large variety of very interesting ball games has thus been
learned, and the children play them so much that the
balls are fast wearing out. We can assure the giver of
these balls that his gift has been thoroughly appreciated.
Running games, the tug-of-war, and other games where
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the team of children and not the individual is the unit,
have been taught. On stormy days these various games
in modified forms are played indoors, the older pupils
in the basement and the younger ones in the rooms and
corridors.
To encourage initiative in the children and to prevent
any group depending too much upon the teachers, we
have many recesses for free play, merely telling the chil-
dren to be sure that all have a chance to play. By giving
the balls and other apparatus to different children many
have been encouraged to assume leadership so now there
are many leaders who can quickly form teams amd run
a game.
Miss Cushing, who has been especially interested in
this department writes, "The past year shows what a
little organizing of play can do towards improving the
attitude of the children towards games and to each other.
In our school it has done much to help the playground
spirit, so that the so-called playground troubles are
very, very few."
The afternoon before Thanksgiving was chosen for
Field Day, at which time teams from the different rooms
took part in a variety of races and games and tugs-of-
war. This field day was greatly enjoyed by both pupils
and teachers, and stimulated their interest in playground
activities.
We are fortunate in having so good a school yard for
all kinds of games. In winter it is suited for coasting,
which the children greatly enjoy after every snow storm.
With a little work a place for skating can be prepared.
We are all ready to work on a skating rink as soon as we
have suitable weather.
School Physician
The school physician and the nurse under his direction
are doing much for the physical comfort and- health of
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the children. The nurse is showing the children how to
keep clean and neat, and free from some of the physical
troubles which beset so may children. Both parents and
children should gladly welcome this aid to physical im-
provement. There are still too many children whose
eyes and teeth need attention, but the parents do not
realize the importance of remedying these defects.
Short Sessions
In our last year's report we told of trying a shorter
session in our schools; beginning at 8.45 A.M. and closing
at 1.15 P. M. with a recess of fifteen minutes beginning
at 10.15 A.M. and another beginning at 11.45 A.M. This
plan has been continued for three days a week through-
out the year, excepting that recently we lengthened the
second recess to twenty minutes. On Wednesdays and
Thursdays we lengthen the school day so as to close at
2. 15 P. M. and the second recess is from 12.00 M to
12.45 P. M. This gives one and a half hours for each
class in manual training and cooking.
The teachers all report that they like the plan. They
say, "The pupils are getting up speed, they work harder,
are more energetic and show less fatigue at the end of
the day." One teacher added, "The children just love
school, and some of them don't care for vacation." One
of the new teachers said, "Last year my work seemed to
drag. The last part of the day the children were listless
and inattentive. I have none of this trouble in Lincoln."
One primary teacher said "I find time enough for all the
regular work but some days I should like ten minutes
for extra work."
As I go about the schools each week, I notice very
little inattention, scarcely any fooling away of time.
The children are all busy, studying or reciting. They
are alert, interested in their work and eager to do their
best. They are gaining good habits of study and the
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ability to concentrate their minds on the work in hand.
This is a great gain.
The Special Teacher
The special teacher continues to be a great success.
The pupils, singly and in small groups, go to her daily for
instruction and help. She shows them how to study,
calls their attention to the most important points in the
lesson, and tries to impress upon each child that these
points must be thoroughly learned. She drills pupils
on subjects in which they are especially deficient. In
this way she is a great aid to the pupils and also to the
regular teachers. Some backward children have caught
up with their classes, while a few children with special
ability and a desire to study have been able to skip a
grade. I believe the special teacher is worth much
more to our schools than her salary indicates.
The Manual Training
Mr. Brackett reports that the boys are doing much
better work than ever before. In each class they are
more earnest, and all desire to do a good piece of work.
The various articles, which they have made, will bear
close inspection. Many of these articles are constantly
on exhibition, and we are always glad to have visitors
examine them. Last spring one of the boys made a
wireless telegraph instrument, which worked well, and
received first prize at Framingham Fair for mechanical
models showing skill.
Cooking and Sewing
Mrs. Smith writes, "Under the new schedule of work-
ing hours the lessons in my department are going on
systematically and with marked improvement, both in
cooking and sewing. The children each year seem more
ambitious and anxious to excel.
"The work in the sewing classes begins with the younger
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girls learning the stitches and the weaving of baskets.
As skill is gained, useful articles of clothing are made, and
the course ends in the eighth grade with the cutting and
making of dresses. One aim, kept before the girls, is to
use material which will simplify laundry work in the
homes. One especially skilful girl in grade VI has
finished the work of her grade, and is now making dresses
for her baby sister.
"The cooking is as popular as ever. Our object is
always to teach the girls to make everyday foods, which
are as nourishing and as economical as possible."
The seventh and eighth grades have done much good
work in canning fruits and making jellies, both for class
use and for the homes. The eighth grade filled a large
order for canned tomatoes. The money received for
this work was put into cook books for the girls' homes,
where we hope the girls will continue their good work.
Some kind friends of the school have given the classes
vegetables and fruits, which have enabled them to cook a
large variety of dishes. Other friends furnished cocoa
which the cooking classes served hot during the cold
months to the pupils who bring their dinners.
In March a luncheon was prepared by the girls in
grade eight, and served to a company of mothers, who
joined Mrs. Blodgett in responding to an invitation to
test the school cooking. The following menu was served,
and all were much pleased to find the girls able to prepare
so good a lunch.
MENU
Bisque Soup Croutons
Creamed Chicken
Rissoto Baked Onions Riced Potato
Cranberry Sauce Pickled Peaches
Lettuce and Tomato Salad
Rolls
Pudding Candy
Coffee
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Home Gardens
In their home gardens the children produced a good
quantity and quality of vegetables, some of which were
presented to the cooking classes.
At the Framingham Fair the pupils exhibited the best
products of their work in manual training, cooking, sew-
ing and gardening in competitionwith many children
from other Towns. They won prizes in all these depart-
ments. We hope to send in a better exhibit next year.
Attendance
The attendance has been the best for a number of years,
as the following table will show : —
Average Average Percent of High
Year Enrollment Membership Attendance Attendance School
Attendance
1907
117
103
96
92.7
22
1908
115
107
96
89.2
23
1909
150
139
128
92.6
19
1910
141
127
117
91.9
20
1911
159
147
136
92.4
22
1912
159
151
142
94.0
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The two highest grades contain about twice as many
pupils as they did the first year of my supervision. We
have also a large number of pupils attending high schools.
This would indicate that the Lincoln children are re-
maining longer in school.
In closing I wish to commend the teachers for their
good work and hearty co-operation, and to thank the
members of the committee, collectively and individually,
for their continued support and confidence.
Respectfully submitted,
C. S. LYMAN,
Superintendent of Schools.
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ROLL OF HONOR
The following pupils have been neither absent nor tardy
for the time designated: —
Holgar J. B.
Alice Robus.
For Two Years
Jensen. Esther O. Cousins.
Emily Robus.
Evelyn M. Cousins.
James Corrigan.
Belva Gallent.
Mildred Sims.
Reynold Bowles.
For One Year
James Farrar.
Robert Donaldson.
Marjorie Doherty.
Marie Connors.
Richard Corrigan.
Lyman Cousins.
For Two Terms
John H. Coane.
J. Redman Hartwell,
Warren A. Rice.
Doris Farrar.
Andrew Weir.
Edna Wetherbee.
Gladys Hamilton.
Marion Rocks.
Raymond Langille.
Malcolm Donaldson.
Bertha Chapin.
Helena Sherman.
Roy Sims.
Arthur Butcher.
Bertha V. Bowles.
Kate A. Connors.
Thomas T. Giles.
W x m. C. Peirce, Jr.
Ruth Farquhar.
Kenneth Hamilton.
Carl Nelson.
Elizabeth Giles.
Harriet Peirce.
Eliazbeth Connors.
Alden Farrar.
Richard Nelson.
Helen Pierce.
Louisa Monella.
Chester Bates.
William Robus.
Royden Berger.
For One Term
William S. Bowles.
Ethel M. Cousins.
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Ralph H. Bamforth.
Edward F. Boyce.
Leonard Crowley.
Louis Cook.
Edward Flint.
Mildred Bates.
Francis Corrigan.
Allen Dougherty.
Edward Rocks.
Philip F. Bamforth,
James Diamond.
Grace Anderson.
Mary Diamond.
Rothwell MacRae.
Lillian Rocks.
Rosa Conteau.
Harold Rocks.
Marjorie Sadler.
Edmund Giles.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
Winter Term begins January 6, 1913, ends March 28;
twelve weeks.
Spring Term begins Arpil 7, ends June 13; ten weeks.
Fall term begins September 2; ends December 19;
sixteen weeks.
Winter term begins January 5, 1914, ends March 27;
twelve weeks.
Spring term begins April 6, ends June 12.
Recess from Wednesday before Thanksgiving to Mon-
day following.
Holidays: Washington's Birthday, Patriot's Day,
Memorial Day, Columbus Day.
Length of school year, 38 weeks.
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STATISTICS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1911-1912.
Number of children in Town, September, 1912,
between 5 and 15 years: boys, 95, girls 90;
total 185
Number of children in Town, September, 1911 191
Number of children in Town, September, 1912,
between 7 and 14 years: — boys, 75; girls, 72;
total 147
Enrollment for the year, ending June, 1912 . 159
Number between 5 and 15 years of age . 157
Number over 15 years of age
Number between 7 and 14 years of age
Number attending Concord High School
Number attending Waltham High School
Number of regular teachers employed
Number of special teachers employed
Number of teachers who have graduated from
normal schools
From Training School ....
Illiterate minors in Town over 14 years of age .
Total number registered in Lincoln schools
during the year ending June, 1912 . . 164
Number of pupils sent to High Schools from
Lincoln 32
Total number receiving instruction at Town
expense •
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WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Lincoln, in
said County:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify the legal voters of said
Town of Lincoln, qualified to vote at town meeting for
the transaction of town affairs, to meet in Bemis Hall
in said Lincoln, on Monday the 3rd day of March next,
at 11.30 o'clock A. M. by posting a copy of this warrant
by you attested, in each of the Post Offices and in some
other public place in said Town, seven days at least before
the said third day of March, then and there to act upon
the following articles :
ARTICLE 1. To choose, a Moderator.
ART. 2. To bring in their votes for the following
Town Officers; and any other officers required by law
to be elected by ballot or otherwise, also any committees,
commissioners and trustees :
Town Clerk for one year.
Selectmen for one year.
Overseers of the Poor for one year.
Assessor for three years.
Treasurer for one year.
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Auditor or Auditors for one year.
Collector of Taxes for one year.
School Committee for three years.
Commissioner of Trust Funds for three years.
Tree Warden for one year.
Cemetery Commissioner for three years.
Water Commissioner for three years.
One or more Constables for one year.
Board of Health Member for three years.
Also to vote upon the following question:
" Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating
liquors in this Town?"
The polls will be open at 12 o'clock noon and may be
closed at six o'clock P.M.
ART. 3. To hear and act upon the reports of Town
Officers, Committees, Commissioners, and Trustees.
ART. 4. To appropriate money for necessary and
expedient purposes of the Town and enact anything in
relation to the same.
ART. 5. To determine the manner of collecting taxes
for the ensuing year.
ART. 6. To determine the compensation of the
Collector of Taxes for the ensuing year.
ART. 7. To see if the Town will authorize the
Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow
during the municipal year, beginning February 1st,
1913, in anticipation of the collection of taxes for the
said year, such sums of money as may be necessary for
the current expenses of the Town, but not exceeding
the total tax levy for the said year, giving the notes of
the Town in payment therefor payable in one year from
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the date thereof. All debts incurred under authority
of this vote shall be paid from taxes of the present
municipal year.
ART. 8. To see if the Town will choose a committee
on claims under the provisions of Section 3 Article 6 of the
the By-Laws.
ART. 9. To see if the Town will appoint a committee
to prosecute persons from selling intoxicating liquors
in the town and appropriate money for the same.
ART. 10. To see if the Town will issue water bonds
pursuant to the Acts of 1907, Chapter 476, and reim-
burse the treasury on account of money paid from the
treasury pending an issue of bonds on account of pay-
ments for water construction purposes; also, issue bonds,
as aforesaid on account of payment for water construc-
tion purposes, which have been made from current in-
come of the water works or take any other action with
reference to the matter.
ART. 11. To see if the Town will accept provisions
of Section 364, Chapter 560, of the Acts of the year 1907,
or any other Act or Acts them thereto enabling and elect
a Highway Surveyor for one year.
ART. 12. To see if the Town will, under the provi-
sions of statute in such case made and provided, vote
to adopt official ballots for the election of Town Officers
required to be elected by ballot or otherwise and deter-
mine the officers to be elected by official ballot and the
terms of service of such officers.
ART. 13. To see if the Town will purchase a new
sprayer for use by the Tree Warden, as recommended in
his report.
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ART. 14. To see if the Town will purchase a stone
crusher, to be located in the south part of the Town, as
recommended in the report of the Superintendent of
Streets.
ART. 15. To see if the Town will authorize or direct
the Town Treasurer to pay the employees of the Town in
cash at some special dates in each month and post a
notice as to the date or dates in each month when such
payment will be made; also, to fix the daily wage and
length of day for Town employees.
ART. 16. To see if the Town will extend the street
lighting from the house of Edwin S. Bent to Mr. A. H.
Higginson's avenue on the Concord road and appro-
priate money for the same.
ART. 17. To see if the Town will install three electric
lights in the east part of the Town, one at the junction
of Lexington road and Cambridge turnpike, opposite the
house of Mr. James B. Wheeler, one at the junction of the
Weston road and the Cambridge turnpike, and one at the
junction of the Lexington road and Cambridge turnpike,
opposite the Farrington Memorial, or take any action
with reference to the matter or make any appropriation
for the same.
ART. 18. To see if the Town will require peddlers
and junk dealers to secure local licenses before doing
business in the Town.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
And make due return of this Warrant, with your doings
thereon, to the Town Clerk at or before the time for the
meeting aforesaid.
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Given under our hands this twentieth day of February
in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
thirteen.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
ROBERT D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln,
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By-Laws of the Town of Lincoln.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Middlesex, ss.
At the Superior Court, within and for the County
of Middlesex, Anno Domini, 1897,
The following By-Laws of the Town of Lincoln, in said
County, are presented to this Court for approval, to wit: —
"ARTICLE I.
Town Meetings.
Section 1. The annual town meeting shall be held on
the first Monday of March in each year.
Sect. 2. Notice of every town meeting shall be given by
posting copies of the warrant calling the same, attested by
the officer making service thereof, in each of the post-offices
within the town, and in one of the churches, or one other
public place, within the town, not less than seven days be-
fore the day appointed for such meeting. But when, in the
judgment of the selectmen, the interests of the town require
a meeting to be held without giving so long a notice, a
meeting may be called by posting attested copies of the
warrant in the places above mentioned, and by leaving a
printed copy thereof at each dwelling-house within the
*own, at least three days before the time appointed for the
meeting; provided that in such cases the selectmen shall
certify that, in their opinion, the interests of the town re-
quire that a town meeting be called upon a notice of less
than seven days, which certificate shall be made upon, or at-
tached to, the original warrant, and shall be served as a
part thereof.
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ARTICLE II.
Finances.
Section 1. The financial year shall comment vnch the
tirst day of February and end with the thirty-first day of
January annually.
Sect. 2. The town treasurer shall have the custody of
all funds belonging to the town except sinking funds, trust
funds and funds for which other provision is made by law;
and he shall pay no money from the treasury except upon a
draft signed by a majority of the selectmen, stating the ac-
count to which the same is chargeable. Such draft shall be
sufficient authority to the treasurer to pay the same, and
the payment thereof shall discharge him from all liability
on account of the money so paid.
Sect. 3. The water commissioners and all other boards,
committees and officers shall, on the first day of each month,
pay to the town treasurer all sums collected by them th»
month previous to the custody of which the treasurer is
entitled.
Sect. 4. A majority of the water commissioners, school
committee, or of any board, or committee, and any officer
having charge of the expenditure of an appropriation, shall
approve in writing all accounts, claims, bills and pay-rolls
properly chargeable to such appropriation, and shall trans-
mit the same with his or their approval to the selectmen.
All other accounts, claims, bills and pay-rolls shall be ex-
amined by the selectmen and, if proper, shall be approved
by them. The selectmen shall label all accounts, claims,
bills and pay-rolls which have been approved either by
themselves or by the other officers before mentioned, and
shall keep a record thereof in a book kept for the purpose,
stating the persons to rwhom payable, the amounts and
dates thereof, and the funds, or appropriations, from which
the same are payable.
Sect. 5. Drafts signed by a majority of the selectmen,
stating the accounts to which the same are chargeable,
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shall be drawn upon the treasurer for the payment of all
sums by law payable from the treasury to the common-
wealth or county, final judgments of courts, bonds, notes
and scrip of the town and interest thereon and money pay-
able to the commissioners of the sinking fund and to the
trustees of the public library; and also for the payment of
all accounts, claims, bills and pay-rolls which have been
approved in the manner provided in the previous section
Such drafts shall not be negotiated, but shall be trans
mitted by the selectmen directly to the treasurer accom-
panied by the approved bills or other documents for the
settlement of which the drafts are drawn.
Sect. 6. The treasurer shall file and safely keep all ap-
proved and receipted accounts, claims, bills, and pay-rolls,
and all vouchers, cancelled bonds, notes scrip, and other
evidences of indebtedness of the town which have been paid
from the treasury.
Sect. 7. No draft shall be drawn by tne selectmen un-
less there is sufficient appropriation to pay the same, except
for sums by law payable to the commonwealth or county,
final judgments of courts, bonds, notes and scrip of the
town and interest thereon, and money payable to the com
missioners of the sinking fund.
Sect. 8. The selectmen and treasurer respectively shaK
make a record, in a book kept for the purpose, of each ap
propriation, with a list of the drafts drawn against such
appropriation, and shall make a record of all bonds, notes,
scrip or other evidence of indebtedness of the town, signed
* countersigned by them.
Sect. 9. When the bills contracted or approved by any
board, committee, or officer have exhausted the entire ap-
propriation for such board, committee or officer, they shall
incur no further expenditure, except in cases where such
expenditure may be required by law; and it shall be the
duty of each board, committee or officer before the close of
the financial year to approve all accounts, claims, bills and
pay-rolls chargeable to their appropriation. During the in-
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terval between the thirty-first day of January in each year
and the time of making the next annual appropriations,
the selectmen, school committee and water commissioners,
in order to meet the liabilities of their several dpartments,
incurred in the carrying on of the work entrusted to them,
shall have authority to make expenditures and payments
from the treasury from any available funds therein, and the
same shall be charged against the next annual appropria-
tion. Such expenditure and liability incurred for any pur-
pose shall not exceed one-fourth the entire amount appro-
priated for that purpose in the previous year.
Sect. 10. Unless the town shall expressly otherwise
vote, no extension of water pipes shall be made unless be-
fore the work of construction is begun one or more of the
persons whom it is proposed to supply with water by means
of such extension, shall file with the town clerk a bond with
sureties satisfactory to the water commissioners, condi-
tioned to pay to the town for five years next following the
completion of such extension and the letting of water into
the same, a sum sufficient, together with the net annual in-
come from such extension, to amount annually to five per
centum of the total cost thereof.
ARTICLE III.
Town Seal.
Section 1. The design of the town seal shall be: a circle,
in the border the words "Lincoln. Incorporated in 1746 as
a precinct: in 1754 as a Town;" in the center, a shield, in
the chief or upper part of which on a cross, gules, a fleur-
de-lis, gold, from the old seal of Lincoln, England, and in
the base of the shield a view of the present town hall ; crest,
the old chestnut tree standing upon the common in Lincoln;
in saltire two shepherd's crooks; the device thereof being as
follows:
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Sect. 2. All deeds and other legal documents made,
given or entered into by the town requiring a seal shall be
sealed with the town seal, and signed in behalf of the town
by a majority of the selectmen.
Sect. 3. The town clerk shall have the custody of the
town seal.
ARTICLE IV.
Records.
Section 1. The town clerk shall record in full in a boo!
kept for the purpose all written contracts, deeds and othei
instruments to which the town is a party except such in-
struments as may by law be recorded in the Registry of
Deeds; and it shall be the duty of any board or officer exe-
cuting or receiving such written contract, or other instru-
ment, to deliver the same forthwith to the town clerk for
the purpose of record. It shall be the duty of the town
clerk to see that all conveyances of real estate to the town
are properly recorded in the Registry of Deeds.
Sect. 2. The town clerk shall keep a file of <Jil town re-
ports, reports of all committees chosen by the tow ^ and all
original documents relating to the affairs of the tow. which
may come into his possession.
ARTICLE V.
Books.
Section 1. Books, records and laws received by the town
from the commonwealth shall be deposited in the public
library building.
Sect. 2. It shall be the duty of the town officer by whom
any book mentioned in the preceding section is received, to
cause the same to be at once deposited in the public library
building.
Sect. 3. Such books may be used by the inhabitants of
the town within such building, and may be taken therefrom
upon written receipt to the librarian for a period not ex-
ceeding one day at any one time for use in any town meet-
ing, or by or before any committee or official of the town.
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ARTICLE VI.
Suits and Controversies.
Section 1. The selectmen may compromise claims and
suits to which the town is a party, provided that they shall
act upon the advice of counsel when the amount claimed by
or against the town exceeds $200.00.
Sect. 2. The selectmen shall have, unless it is otherwise
voted by the town, full authority as agents of the town to
institute and prosecute suits or other proceedings in the
name of the town before any tribunal, to appear and repre-
sent or defend the town before any tribunal in all suits and
other proceedings against the town or in which the town
has an interest, to employ counsel for the purpose aforesaid
and for other purposes when it may be expedient to do so,
and to take all necessary and proper measures for the pro-
tection of the interests and rights of the town.
Sect. 3. If the town shall, at any meeting called for the
purpose, choose, a committee on claims, such committee
shall have and exercise exclusively all the powers and
duties conferred upon the selectmen by the two preceding
sections.
ARTICLE VII.
Reports and Publications by the Town.
Section 1. The annual reports of the town officers,
boards and committees shall be prepared in form suitable
for printing on or before the tenth day of February in each
year. The selectmen shall cause such reports to be printed
and distributed to the legal voters of the town seven days
at least before the annual meeting.
Sect. 2. The selectmen shall cause to be printed and
bound each year with the annual reports of the town
officers, boards and committees, a copy of the records of the
town meetings during the preceding year; a statement of
all devises, bequests and donations to the town daring the
179
preceding year; a list of all laws of the commonwealth ac-
cepted by the town during the year; all by-laws adopted by
the town since the preceding annual report; copies of the
laying out, alteration, locating anew or discontinuance of
any highway or townway within the limits of the town dur-
ing the preceding year; and a statement of all outstanding
bonds, notes and obligations of the town for the payment
of money.
Sect. 3. The selectmen shall from time to time cause to
be printed a sufficient number of copies of the by-laws of
the town and shall incorporate therewith a list of the laws
of the commonwealth which have been accepted by the
town.
ARTICLE VIII.
Truants.
Section 1. Any minor being an habitual truant, and any
child between the ages of seven and fifteen years found
wandering about the streets or public places within the
town having no lawful occupation or business, not attend-
ing school, and growing up in ignorance, and such children
as persistently violate the reasonable rules and regulations
of the public schools, may upon conviction thereof be com-
mitted to the Middlesex County Truant School at Chelms-
ford, Mass., or to any other place provided by the town
within its limits, for confinement, instruction, and disci-
pline.
ARTICLE IX.
Public Regulations.
Section 1. No person shall coast upon any public street
or part thereof after the selectmen have posted a notice
prohibiting coasting upon such street or part thereof.
Sect. 2. No person, unless authorized by law, shall
break or dig up any part of any street without a written
permit therefor from the selectmen. Every person who
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after obtaining such permit shall obstruct or render unsafe
any public street, shall guard the same by a proper fence or
railing, and by lights during the night time, subject to the
approval of the selectmen. Such permit may be revoked at
any time.
Sect. 3. No person shall be or remain in any doorway,
or upon any stairs, doorstep, portico or other projection
from any house or building, or upon or against any wall or
fence on or near any street or public place, after having
been requested by the owner or any occupant of the
premises or by any constable or police officer to remove
therefrom.
Sect. 4. No person shall make, write, print, paint, cut or
post any indecent or obscene marks, words, figures or signs
upon any fence, building, post, tree or other object exposed
to public view.
Sect. 5. No person shall wilfully injure, mar, deface or
destroy any fence, signboard, guideboard, lamp-post, lamp
or lantern in any street or public place, nor extinguish any
street light, nor extinguish or remove any light placed to
denote an obstruction or a defect in any public street or
way, without proper authority to do so.
Sect. 6. Any person who shall offend against any of the
provisions of this article shall forfeit and pay, for each
•ffense, a sum not exceeding twenty dollars."
Which said By-Laws being seen and understood by the
Court, are on this nineteenth day of June, A. D. 1897, ap-
proved.
In testimony that the foregoing is a true copy
pf record, I hereto set my hand and affix the seal
of said Court, this twenty-second day of June,
A. D. 1897.
RALPH M. SMITH, Ass't Clerk.
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INDEX
Page
Town Officers, 1912-1913 3-5
Proceedings of Town Meetings, 1912-1913 7-48
Town Clerk's Report 49-52
Recommendations for Appropriations 54-55
Selectmen's Report 54-65
Auditor's Report 53
Expenditures for the year 66-79
Report of Assessors 103-118
Report of Town Treasurer 88
Report of Town Treasurer in account Cemetery Commissioners . 136
Report of Commissioner of Sinking Fund ..... 89
Report of Treasurer Commissioners Trust Funds .... 90-98
Report of Treasurer Geo. F. Bemis Lecture Fund . . . 99-100
Report of Water Commissioners 119-133
Report of Tree Warden 137-139
Report of Board of Health 101-102
Report of Supt. of Streets . 84-87
Report of Inspector of Animals 80-82
Report of Fire Engineers . 83
Report of Trustees of Lincoln Public Library .... 140
Library Statistics 142
Report of Treasurer of Lincoln Library 141
Report of Librarian 143
List of Accessions to Library 144-150
School Reports 151-167
School Expenditures 155
Report of School Committee 153-154
School Calendar and Statistics . 165-166
Roll of Honor 163-164
Tabular Statement 167
Warrant, 1913 168-172
By-Laws of the Town 173-180
REPORT OF THE OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
From February 1, 1913, to February 1, 1914
ALSO THE
Reports of the School and other Committees
FOR THE YEAR 1913-1914
BOSTON:
GEO. E. CROSBY CO., PRINTERS.
394 Atlantio Avenue
1914
REPORT OF THE OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
From February 1, 1913, to February 1, 1914
ALSO THE
Reports of the School and other Committees
FOR THE YEAR 1913-1914
BOSTON:
GEO. E. CROSBY CO., PRINTERS.
394 Atlantic Avenue
1914
Town Officers, 1913-1914
Town Clerk.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN.
Selectmen and Overseers of the Poor.
CHARLES S. SMITH, JOHN F. FARRAR,
ROBERT D. DONALDSON.
Board of Health.
R. D. DONALDSON Term expires 1915
MARTIN M. WELCH " " 1916
EDWARDS W. HERMAN " " 1914
CHARLES S. WHEELER Term expires 1915
WILLIAM C. PEIRCE " " 1916
WILLIAM H. SHERMAN " " 1914
Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.
CHARLES S. WHEELER.
Auditor.
JAMES W. LENNON.
Constable.
JAMES T. LAIRD
Commissioners of Trust Funds.
CHARLES S. SMITH . . . . . . Term expires 1915
C. LEE TODD " " 1916
JULIUS E. EVELETH " " 1914
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Tree Warden.
JOHN J. KELLIHER.
Committee on Claims.
MOORFIELD STOREY, JULIUS E. EVELETH,
CHARLES S. WHEELER.
Trustees for Bemis Fund for Free Public Lectures.
*GEORGE FLINT Term expires 1915
C LEE TODD " " 1916
JULIUS E. EVELETH " " 1914
Trustees of Grammar School Fund.
CHARLES S. WHEELER, GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
JULIUS E. EVELETH
Trustees of Lincoln Library.
CHARLES F ADAMS, JOHN F. FARRAR,
CHARLES LEE TODD,
CHARLES S. SMITH, Chairman of Selectmen, ex-officio.
HENRY E. WARNER, Chairman School Committee, ex-officio.
Registrars.
CHARLES S. SMITH, JOHN F. FARRAR,
ROBERT D. DONALDSON, GEORGE L. CHAPIN.
School Committee.
ELIZABETH BLODGETT Term expires 1915
HENRY E. WARNER " '• 1914
ANTHONY J. DOHERTY " "■ 1916
Water Commissioners.
WILLIAM H. SHERMAN Term expires 1915
JOSEPH S. HART " " 1916
GEORGE L. CHAPIN " " 1914
♦Deceased
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Field Drivers.
CHESTER H. SHERMAN, WILLIAM A. HARDING,
EDWARD F. FLINT.
Fence Viewers.
JOHN F. FARRAR, WM. H. SHERMAN.
Surveyors of Lumber.
RICHARD A. SHEPARD.
Measurers of Wood and Bark.
SAMUEL FARRAR, HAROLD S. COUSINS,
JOHN F. FARRAR.
Cemetery Commissioners.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN Term expires 1915
JULIUS E. EVELETH " " 1916
JOSEPH S. HART " " 1914
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
Proceedings at the Annual Meeting, January 25, 1913
WARRANT
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To James T. Laird, or any other Constable of the Town
of Lincoln, in said County:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabit-
ants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in
Town affairs, to assemble in Bemis Hall, on Saturday,
January 25th next, at 8 o'clock P. M., to act on the
following articles, viz. :
ARTICLE 1. To choose a Moderator.
ART. 2. To see if the Town will adopt Section 392
of Chapter 560 of the Acts of the year 1907, or any
amendments thereto, or any other act or acts relative
to the use of official ballots in the election of officers
at its Annual Town Meetings, or take any action with
reference to the same.
ART. 3. To see if the Town will take any measures
in regard to the observance of its by-laws, or act any-
thing in regard to the same.
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And you are directed to serve this Warrant by
posting an attested copy thereof in each of the Post
Offices and one of the churches or some other public
place, seven days at least before the day appointed for
such meeting, and to make seasonable return thereof
with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Dated at Lincoln, this seventeenth day of January,
in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred
and thirteen.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
C. L. TODD,
R. D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
The return on the Warrant is as follows :
This is to certify that I have posted an attested copy
of this Warrant in each of the Post Offices and one in
the Railroad Station this day, January 18, 1913.
GEORGE E. CUNNINGHAM,
Constable of the Town of Lincoln.
Pursuant to the above Warrant, the meeting was
called to order by the Town Clerk, who read the
Warrant.
Under
ARTICLE 1. Charles S. Wheeler chosen Mod-
erator. (The check list was used. )
ART. 2. Voted, unanimously. That the Town
does hereby authorize and adopt the use of an official
ballot for the election of all Town Officers, required
by law to be elected at an annual meeting, under
9
the provisions of Sections 392 and the following Sec-
tions of Chapter 560 of the Acts of the Legislature
for the year 1907, and of all other acts amendatory
thereof, or supplemented thereto.
Voted to adjourn.
Attest :
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
Confirming the foregoing vote, the following letter
was sent to the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Lincoln, Mass., Jan. 30, 1913.
To the Secretary of the Commonwealth:
Dear Sir:
I desire to notify you that at a meeting of the qualified
voters of the Town of Lincoln, duly called and held on
Saturday, Jan. 25, 1913, under Art. 2 of the Warrant,
which was as follows:
"To see if the Town will accept Section 392 of
Chapter 560 of the Acts of the year 1907, or any
amendments thereto, or any other act or acts relative
to the use of official ballots in the election of officers
at its Annual Meetings, or take any action with ref-
erence to the same."
It was voted, That the Town does hereby authorize
and accept the use of an official ballot for the election
of all Town Officers required by law to be elected at
an annual meeting, under the provisions of Section
392 and the following Sections of Chapter 560 of the
[I Acts of the Legislature for the year 1907 and of all
'' other acts amendatory thereof or supplemented thereby.
Respectfully,
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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Proceedings of the Annual Town Meeting held
March 3, 1913.
WARRANT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Lincoln, in
said County:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify the legal voters of said
Town of Lincoln, qualified to vote at town meeting for
the transaction of town affairs, to meet in Bemis Hall
in said Lincoln, on Monday the 3rd day of March next,
at 11.30 o'clock A. M. by posting a copy of this warrant
by you attested, in each of the Post Offices and in some
other public place in said Town, seven days at least before
the said third day of March, then and there to act upon
the following articles:
ARTICLE 1. To choose, a Moderator.
ART. 2. To bring in their votes for the following
Town Officers; and any other officers required by law
to be elected by ballot or otherwise, also any committees,
commissioners and trustees :
Town Clerk for one year.
Selectmen for one year.
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Overseers of the Poor for one year.
Assessor for three years.
Treasurer for one year.
Auditor or Auditors for one year.
Collector of Taxes for one year.
School Committee for three years.
Commissioner of Trust Funds for three years.
Tree Warden for one year.
Cemetery Commissioner for three years.
Water Commissioner for three years.
One or more Constables for one year.
Board of Health Member for three years.
Also to vote upon the following question:
"Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating
liquors in this Town?"
The polls will be open at 12 o'clock noon and may be
closed at six o'clock P.M.
ART. 3. To hear and act upon the reports of Town
Officers, Committees, Commissioners, and Trustees.
ART. 4. To appropriate money for necessary and
expedient purposes of the Town and enact anything in
relation to the same.
ART. 5. To determine the manner of collecting taxes
for the ensuing year.
ART. 6. To determine the compensation of the
Collector of Taxes for the ensuing year.
ART. 7. To see if the Town will authorize the
Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow
during the municipal year, beginning February 1st,
1913, in anticipation of the collection of taxes for the
said year, such sums of money as may be necessary for
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the current expenses of the Town, but not exceeding
the total tax levy for the said year, giving the notes ol
the Town in payment therefor payable in one year frorc
the date thereof. All debts incurred under authority
of this vote shall be paid from taxes of the present
municipal year.
ART. 8. To see if the Town will choose a committee
on claims under the provisions of Section 3 Article 6 of the
By-Laws.
ART. 9. To see if the Town will appoint a committee
to prosecute persons for selling intoxicating liquors i
in the town and appropriate money for the same.
ART. 10. To see if the Town will issue water bonds
pursuant to the Acts of 1907, Chapter 476, and reim-
burse the treasury on account of money paid from the
treasury pending an issue of bonds on account of pay-
ments for water construction purposes ; also, issue bonds,
as aforesaid on account of payment for water construc-
tion purposes, which have been made from current in-
come of the water works or take any other action with
reference to the matter.
ART. 11. To see if the Town will accept provisions
of Section 364, Chapter 560, of the Acts of the year 1907,
or any other Act or Acts them thereto enabling and elect
a Highway Surveyor for one year.
ART. 12. To see if the Town will, under the provi-
sions of statute in such case made and provided, vote
to adopt official ballots for the election of Town Officers
required to be elected by ballot or otherwise and deter-
mine the officers to be elected by official ballot and the
terms of service of such officers.
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ART. 13. To see if the Town will purchase a new
sprayer for use by the Tree Warden, as recommended in
jhis report.
ART. 14. To see if the Town will purchase a stone
crusher, to be located in the south part of the Town, as
recommended in the report of the Superintendent of
Streets.
ART. 15. To see if the Town will authorize or direct
the Town Treasurer to pay the employees of the Town in
cash at some special dates in each month and post a
notice as to the date or dates in each month when such
payment will be made; also, to fix the daily wage and
length of day for Town employees.
ART. 16. To see if the Town will extend the street
lighting from the house of the Misses Bent to Mr. A. H.
Higginson's Avenue on the Concord road and appro-
priate money for the same.
ART. 17. To see if the Town will install three electric
lights in the east part of the Town, one at the junction
of Lexington road and Cambridge turnpike, opposite the
house of Mr. James B. Wheeler, one at the junction of the
Weston road and the Cambridge turnpike, and one at the
junction of the Lexington road and Cambridge turnpike,
ppposite the Farrington Memorial, or take any action
fvith reference to the matter or make any appropriation
for the same.
ART. 18. To see if the Town will require peddlers
ind junk dealers to secure local licenses before doing
business in the Town.
HEREOF FAIL NOT
And make due return of this Warrant, with your doings
^hereon, to the Town Clerk at or before the time for the
neeting aforesaid.
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Given under our hands this twentieth day of February
in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
thirteen.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
R. D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
Lincoln, Feb. 24, 1913.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy, one in each of the Post Offices and one in the
Railroad Station, seven days before said meeting
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable.
The return on the Warrant is as follows:
Lincoln, Feb. 24, 1913.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy, one in each of the Post Offices and one in the
Railroad Station, seven days before said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable.
Pursuant to the above Warrant, the meeting was
called to order by the Town Clerk, who read the
Warrant.
Under
ARTICLE 1. Voted and chose Charles S. Wheeler,
Moderator. (The check list was used. )
Immediately after the choice of Moderator, the
following vote was passed.
Voted, unanimously, That this meeting adjourn
at six o'clock this afternoon, and that it then ad-
journ to Saturday next, March 8, 1913, at 12.30 o'clock
in the afternoon; that until such adjournment the
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polls shall remain open for the purpose of receiving
votes on the official ballot; and that in the mean time,
no further business shall be done.
A motion was then made to reconsider the above
vote, which motion was lost.
Voted, To hold the election in the Town Hall.
Thomas L. Giles and Herbert G. Farrar were sworn
as Tellers, and J. Malcolm Eveleth and Hermon T.
Wheeler as Ballot Clerks.
The official ballots were delivered by the Town Clerk
to the Ballot Clerks, and a receipt for the same taken.
The polls were opened after the ballot box had been
examined, and locked, and the keys delivered to Winslow
A. Eaton, the Constable in charge. The counter on
the ballot box showed 0.
The ballot box was not opened until the polls closed
at 6 o'clock, when the counter showed 237 or one more
than the ballot disclosed. The check lists used by
the Ballot Clerks showed that the names of 213 male
and 23 female voters were checked, and this number
corresponded with the number of ballots cast.
After the Tellers had completed their work, the
Moderator announced the vote.
The check lists used and the ballots cast were signed
and sealed according to law, and the Moderator then
declared the meeting adjourned until Saturday, March
8, at 12.30 o'clock.
Petitions for a recount of the ballots for Selectmen
and Constable were filed with the Town Clerk, and a
recount of these votes was made at 9 o'clock A. M.,
March 8, 1913.
The following is the vote as declared by at the open-
ing of the meeting March 8, 1913:
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Town Clerk-
George L. Chapin, sworn,
W. C. Peirce,
Blank,
Selectmen. —
Robert D. Donaldson, sworn,
David Farquhar,
John F. Farrar, sworn,
Joseph S. Hart,
Charles S. Smith, sworn,
Charles Lee Todd,
Assessor for 3 years. —
William C. Peirce, sworn,
Blank,
Treasurer. —
Roderick B. Laird,
Charles S. Wheeler, sworn,
Blank,
Collector of Taxes. —
Charles S. Wheeler, sworn,
Blank,
Auditor. —
James W. Lennon, sworn,
Blank,
Constable. —
George E. Cunningham —
James T. Laird, sworn,
Winslow A. Eaton,
Blank,
155 votes.
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vote.
57 votes.
114
votes.
78
109
101
106
83
184
votes.
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votes.
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187
votes.
26
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189
votes.
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votes.
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vote.
11
votes.
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School Committee, 3 years. —
Anthony J. Doherty,
124 votes.
Edward R. Farrar,
94 "
Blank,
18 "
Water Commissioner, 3 years. —
Joseph S. Hart,
160 votes.
James E. Baker,
13 "
Hermon T. Wheeler,
8 "
Blank,
32 "
Board of Health, 3 years. —
Warren K. Blodgett, 2nd,
70 votes.
Fritz Cunnert,
24 "
Roger Sherman,
16 "
Martin M. Welch,
80 "
Blank,
13 "
Tree Warden. —
John J. Kelliher,
189 votes
Edward R. Farrar,
2 "
M. Connors,
1 vote.
Blank,
21 votes.
Cemetery Commissioners, 3 years. —
Julius E. Eveleth,
179 votes.
Blank,
34 "
Commissioner of Trust Funds, 3 years —
C. Lee Todd,
35 votes.
Scattering,
11 "
Blank,
167 "
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Upon the question, "Shall licenses be granted for
the sale of intoxicating liquors in this Town?"
Yes, 27 votes.
No, 150 "
Blank, 36 "
Immediately upon the announcement of the votes at
the adjourned meeting, the Town Clerk and the
Selectmen were sworn by the Moderator. The other
officers elected on the official ballot who were required,
to be sworn, were sworn by the Town Clerk.
The following officers were elected under Art. 2.
Trustee of Bemis Lectureship, 3 years. —
C. Lee Todd.
Field Drivers. Voted to choose three. —
Chester H. Sherman.
William A. Harding.
Edward F. Flint, sworn.
Fence Viewers. —
John F. Farrar.
William H. Sherman.
Surveyor of Lumber. —
Richard A. Shepard, sworn.
Measurers of Wood and Bark. —
John F. Farrar, sworn.
Samuel Farrar, sworn.
Harold S. Cousins.
ART. 3. After some discussion all of the printed
reports were accepted.
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The following report of the Committee on Claims
was accepted:
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
The Committee on Claims submit the following
report:
The case of Francis Smith vs. Inhabitants of Lincoln,
a suit to recover damages for taking about one fourth
of an acre of land to enlarge the engine house lot was
tried and a verdict of damages for $250.00 and interest
from the time of taking was rendered by the jury, the
total amounting to $594.44, which has been paid. At
the time of the trial it was discovered, that since the
taking, the land had been conveyed by deed, back to
Francis Smith, and this was corrected so that the Town
is now in possession of the land and buildings at the
pond.
The case of Francis Smith vs. the Inhabitants of
Lincoln for damages for taking land for widening the
Trapelo Road has been settled for the sum of $200.00,
which has been paid.
The Committee on Claims were instructed by vote
of the Town to register the land connected with the
schoolhouse lot in the center of the Town. Under this
vote a petition for registration was filed and a hearing
is now in progress.
Respectfully submitted by,
MOORFIELD STOREY,
JULIUS E. EVELETH,
CHARLES S. WHEELER,
Committee on Claims,
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ART. 4. The following appropriations were made:
Schools $11,000.00
Support of Poor 500.00
Highways and Bridges 10,000.00
Library— The. Dog Tax and . . . . . 500.00
Interest 500.00
Cemeteries, Income of Cemetery Fund and . 300.00
Board of Health 200.00
Tree Warden 500.00
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moth Work . . 2,000.00
Miscellaneous Expenses 4,500.00
Payment of Water Bonds — From Water
Works' Treasury 2,000.00
Sinking Fund— From Water Works' Treasury 2, 173.37
Hydrant and other Public Water Service . 2,400.00
Waltham Hospital . . . ■ . . . 250.00
Street Lamps 1,300.00
Fire Department 100.00
Payment Schoolhouse Bonds .... 3,000.00
Payment, Interest on Schoolhouse Bonds 1,600.00
Voted, That $10,000 of available money for the
Town Treasury be appropriated for the purpose of
liquidating the debt of the Town on account of the
new schoolhouse, the bonds to be purchased or a sink-
ing fund established, at the discretion of the Commis-
sioners of Sinking and Trust Funds.
ART. 5. Voted, That the taxes be collected in
the same manner as heretofore.
ART. 6. Voted, That the compensation of the
Collector of Taxes be \ X A% of the amount collected.
ART. 7. Voted, That the Town Treasurer, with
the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is author-
ized to borrow money from time to time, in anticipa-
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tion of the taxes of the municipal year, beginning
Feb. 1, 1913, to an amount not exceeding the total
levy for the said year, and to issue note or notes there-
for, payable within one year. Any debt or debts
incurred under this vote to be paid from taxes of the
said municipal year.
ART. 8. Voted, To choose a Committee on Claims.
Voted and chose, Moorfield Storey, Julius E. Eveleth,
Charles S. Wheeler, Committee on Claims.
ART. 9. Voted, To pass over the Article.
ART. 10. Voted, That the Town Treasurer be
authorized and directed to issue the Bonds of the
Town for the sum of six thousand dollars ($6,000.00).
Each bond to be for $500, to bear interest at a rate
not exceeding 4% per annum to be dated June 1, 1913,
and payable one on the first of June in each of the next
twelve years, for the purpose of paying the expenses
of extensions of the Water System of the Town. Such
bonds to be signed by the Treasurer and counter-
signed by the Selectmen, and to be denominated
Lincoln Water Bonds.
ARTS. 11 and 12. Voted, That a committee of five
persons, consisting of the Selectmen and two others
to be appointed by the Chair, examine into the subject
matter of these Articles, and report their recommenda-
tions at a future meeting.
The Chair appointed E. Irving Smith and Anthony
J. Doherty.
ART. 13. Voted, That the old sprayer be sold, and
a new one purchased and the sum of $600 and the
proceeds of the sale of the old sprayer be appropriated.
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ART. 14.. Voted, To pass over.
ART. 15. Voted, That it is the opinion of this
meeting that the Town Treasurer should pay the
employees of the Town in cash, and that he specify
the time when such payments will be made and give
notice to such employees of the time specified.
Voted, That it is the sense of this meeting that the
laborers on the highways be paid at the rate of $2.25
per day of nine hours.
ART. 16. Voted, That the Town cause the electric
street lights to be installed from Blodgett's Corner to
A. H. Higginson's Avenue and the money to pay for
the same be taken from money in the Treasury.
ART. 17. Not acted upon.
ART. 18. Voted, That the Town require junk
dealers and peddlers to secure a local license before
doing any business in this Town.
On motion of Charles S. Smith, by unanimous
consent of the Town, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That the Town hereby expresses its desire
that the New England Telephone & Telegraph Co.
locate its central station on the lot west of the school-
house, on the station road, if such action is not incon-
sistent with the objects and purposes of the Company;
and the Clerk transmit a copy of this resolution to the
Company.
Voted to adjourn.
A copy of the above vote was sent to the General
Manager, Mr. F. A. Houston, March 10, 1913.
Attest:
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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March 5, 1913. Winslow A. Eaton sworn as Special
Police.
March 17, 1913. John F. Farrar sworn as Special
Police.
March 19, 1913. Frank H. Cunningham, sworn as
Special Police.
March 20, 1913. Matthew H. Doherty, sworn as
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
March 21, 1913. Walter H. Sherman sworn as
Special Police.
March 26, 1913. John J. Kelliher sworn as Forest
Warden.
Martin M. Welch sworn as Inspector of Animals.
April 2, 1913. John J. Kelliher sworn as Special
Police.
April 17, 1913. E. E. Reed sworn as Special Police.
April 23, 1913. F. E. Hawkes sworn as Special
Police.
All of the above appointed officers were sworn by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
May 8, 1913. William H. Sherman was this day
sworn as Superintendent of Streets.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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List of Jurors for the year 1913, as prepared by the
Selectmen :
Charles H. Bamforth,
Warren K. Blodgett,
J. Elliot Bryant,
James T. Calkins,
Clarence G. Clapp,
Charles E. Clark,
Frank H. Cunningham,
Thomas J. Dee,
Charles P. Farnsworth,
Edward R. Farrar,
John F. Farrar,
Thomas L. Giles,
Mason P. Hunter,
Robert Hunter,
Charles E. Nelson,
William H. Sherman,
T. Wilbur Smith,
Howard Snelling,
C. Edgar Wheeler,
Charles S. Wheeler,
Hermon T. Wheeler,
South Lincoln, R. F. D.
South Lincoln, R. F. D.
Waltham, R. F. D.
South Lincoln, R. F. D.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Concord, R. F. D.
Concord, R. F. D.
South Lincoln.
South Lincoln.
South Lincoln.
South Lincoln.
Waltham, R. F. D.
South Lincoln.
Lexington, R. F. D.
South Lincoln.
Lincoln.
South Lincoln.
South Lincoln, R. F. D.
Lincoln.
Lexington, R. F. D.
C. S. SMITH,
R. D. DONALDSON,
JOHN F. FARRAR,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
A true copy.
Attest :
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
Lincoln, Aug. 2, 1913.
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»
WARRANT
Proceedings at the State Primary.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Lincoln.
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby
required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said
Town who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in
Bemis Hall, Tuesday September 23, 1913, at 7 o'clock
P. M., for the following purposes:
To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for
the nomination of candidates of political parties for
the following officers:
Governor, for this Commonwealth.
Lieutenant-Governor, for this Commonwealth.
Secretary of the Commonwealth, for this Common-
wealth.
Treasurer and Receiver General, for this Common-
wealth.
Auditor of the Commonwealth, for this Common-
wealth.
Attorney-General, for this Commonwealth.
Councillor, for Sixth Councillor District.
Senator, for Fifth Middlesex Senatorial District.
One Representative in General Court, for Thirteenth
Middlesex Representative District.
County Commissioner, for Middlesex County.
Two Associate Commissioners, for Middlesex County.
District Attorney, for Northern District.
Register of Probate and Insolvency, for Middlesex
County.
And for the election of the following officers:
District Member of State Committee for each polit-
ical party for the Fifth Senatorial District.
Three members of the Democratic Town Committee.
Three members of the Republican Town Committee.
Three members of the Progressive Party Town
Committee.
Delegates to State Conventions of Political Parties.
All the above candidates and officers are to be voted
for upon one ballot.
The polls will be open from 7 P. M. to 9 P. M.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting
attested copies thereof seven days at least before the
time of said meeting as directed by vote of the Town.
Hereof fail not and make return of this Warrant
with your doings thereon at the time and place of said
meeting.
Given under our hands this 11th day of September,
A. D. 1913.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
R. D. DONALDSON,
JOHN F. FARRAR,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
Eleventh day of Sept., 1913.
*In Middlesex County, Southern District, REGISTER
OF DEEDS (to fill vacancy).
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The return on the Warrant is as follows :
Lincoln, Sept. 15, 1913.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy in each of the Post Offices and in the Railroad
Station seven days before the date of said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable.
Pursuant to the above Warrant, the meeting was
called to order by Robert D. Donaldson, one of the
Selectmen. The Warrant was read by him, and the
following officers were sworn by the Town Clerk.
Hermon T. Wheeler and James W. Lennon as Ballot
Clerks, and Thomas L. Giles, Herbert G. Farrar and
Sumner Smith as Tellers.
The counters of the ballot box and the interior of
the box were opened and examined, then locked and
the keys given to the Constable. The ballot box was
not opened until the polls had been declared closed.
The counter showed 62 at the close, but upon opening
the box only 61 votes were found, and this number
corresponded with the check lists.
After the closing of the polls, the ballots were sorted
and the counting proceeded as usual. The Republican
votes were counted first.
The following is the complete list of candidates as
declared in open meeting by the presiding officer.
REPUBLICAN. Total vote 27.
FOR GOVERNOR.—
Everett C. Benton of Belmont, 8 votes.
Augustus P. Gardner of Hamilton, 15 "
Blank, 4 "
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FOR LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.—
Augustus H. Goetting of Springfield,
Blank,
FOR SECRETARY..
William S. Kinney of Boston,
Blank,
FOR TREASURER.—
Charles L. Burrill of Boston,
Maurice Kane of Whitman,
Blank,
FOR AUDITOR.—
John E. White of Tisbury,
Blank,
FOR ATTORNEY-GENERAL.—
James M. Swift of Fall River,
Blank,
19 votes.
4 "
21 votes.
6 "
15 votes.
3 "
9 "
20 votes.
7 "
21 votes.
FOR COUNCILLOR, Sixth District.-
G. Frederick Simpson of Newton,
Blank,
20 votes.
7 "
FOR SENATOR, Fifth Middlesex District-
John M. Gibbs of Waltham, 21 votes.
Blank, 6 "
FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT,
13th Middlesex District. —
Immanuel Pfeiffer, Jr., of Bedford, 17 votes.
Joseph S. Hart of Lincoln, 1 vote.
Blank, 9 votes.
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, Middlesex.—
Erson B. Barlow of Lowell, 6 votes
Frederic P. Barnes of Newton, 5
George H. Jennings of Cambridge, 2
Frank A. Patch of Littleton, 7
Joshua Wilson of Cambridge, 2
Blank, 5
FOR ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER.—
Blank, 27 votes.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Northern District.—
John J. Higgins of Somerville, 19 votes.
Blank, 8 "
FOR REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOL-
VENCY.—
William E. Rogers of Wakefield, 20 votes.
Blank, 7
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FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS, South Middlesex.—
(To fill vacancy. )
Thomas Leighton, Jr., of Cambridge, 16 votes.
Blank, 11 "
FOR STATE COMMITTEE, Fifth Middlesex District.
Adelbert B. Messer of Concord, 16 votes.
Blank, 11 "
FOR DELEGATE TO STATE CONVENTION.-
John F. Farrar, 15 votes.
Scattering, 2 "
Blank, 10 "
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TOWN COMMITTEE.—
Chester H. Sherman,
H. E. Warner,
Charles S. Smith,
Scattering,
Blank,
7 votes
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DEMOCRATIC. Total vote 8.
FOR GOVERNOR.—
David I. Walsh of Fitchburg,
James J. Storrow of Lincoln,
Blank,
5 votes.
1 vote.
2 votes.
FOR LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.
Edward P. Barry of Boston,
Richard H. Long of Framingham,
Blank,
2 votes.
4 "
2 "
FOR SECRETARY.—
Frank J. Donahue of Boston,
Blank,
FOR TREASURER.—
Frederick W. Mansfield of Boston,
Joseph L. P. St. Coeur of Cambridge,
Blank,
FOR AUDITOR.—
Frank H. Pope of Leominster,
6 votes
2 "
3 votes.
4 "
1 vote.
8 votes.
FOR ATTORNEY-GENERAL.—
Thomas J. Boynton of Everett,
8 votes.
FOR COUNCILLOR, Sixth District-
John J. Hogan of Lowell,
8 votes.
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FOR SENATOR, Fifth Middlesex District.—
Charles F. McCarthy of Marlborough, 8 votes.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT,
13th Middlesex District. —
James William Byron of Concord, 6 votes.
Joseph S. Hart of Lincoln, > 1 vote.
Blank, 1 "
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, Middlesex.—
John B. McCloskey of Cambridge, 2 votes.
William H. Walsh of Framingham, 4 "
Blank, . 2 "
FOR ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER.—
M. M. Welch of Lincoln, 1 vote.
Patrick F. Corrigan of Lincoln, 1 "
Blank, 6 votes.
FOR REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOL-
VENCY.—
James F. Barrett of Cambridge, 8 votes.
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.—
J. Frank Facey of Cambridge, 8 votes.
FOR STATE COMMISSIONER, Fifth Middlesex
District. —
Bernard W. Stanley of Waltham, 7 votes.
Blank, 1 vote.
FOR DELEGATE TO STATE CONVENTION.—
Anthony J. Doherty of Lincoln, 7 votes.
Blank, 1 vote.
TOWN COMMITTEE.-
M. M. Welch,
A. J. Doherty,
C. L. Todd,
Scattering,
2 votes.
3 "
2 "
2 "
PROGRESSIVE PARTY. Total vote 26.
FOR GOVERNOR.—
Charles Sumner Bird of Walpole,
Blank,
FOR LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.-
Daniel Cosgrove of Lowell,
Blank,
FOR SECRETARY.—
Russell A. Wood of Cambridge,
Blank,
FOR TREASURER.—
Warren R. Keith of Brockton,
Blank,
FOR AUDITOR.—
Octave A. LaRiviere of Springfield,
Blank,
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.—
H. Huestis Newton of Everett,
Blank,
FOR COUNCILLOR, Sixth DistricL-
Harrie C. Hunter of Marlborough,
Blank,
14 votes.
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FOR SENATOR, Fifth Middlesex District-
Frederick P. Glazier of Hudson, 3 votes.
Blank, 23 "
FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT,
13th Middlesex District. —
Joseph S. Hart of Lincoln, 25 votes.
Blank, 1 vote.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, Middlesex.—
Charles H. Mclntire of Lowell, 9 votes.
Charles W. Atkins of Everett, 1 vote.
Blank, 16 votes.
FOR ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER.—
Albert F. Parker of Pepperell, 3 votes.
Charles W. Atkins of Everett, 2 "
Blank, 23
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FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Northern District.—
Philip M. Clark of Cambridge, 9 votes.
Blank, 17
n
FOR REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOL-
VENCY.—
Blank, 26 votes.
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.—
Albin M. Richards of Cambridge^
Blank,
STATE COMMITTEE.—
R. B. Laird of Lincoln,
Joseph S. Hart of Lincoln,
Blank,
9
17
votes
a
1 vote.
1 "
24 votes.
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DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION.-
Roderick B. Laird of Lincoln, 13 votes.
Edwin S. Blodgett of Lincoln, 13 "
Wallace M. Brooks of Lincoln, 12 "
TOWN COMMITTEE.-
Joseph S. Hart,
Edwin S. Blodgett,
Roderick B. Laird,
17 votes.
15 "
14 "
Voted to dissolve the meeting.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Toivn Clerk.
37
Thomas L. Giles and Herbert G. Farrar were sworn
as Tellers, and James W. Lennon and Hermon T.
Wheeler as Ballot Clerks.
The ballot box was opened and examined, the counter
showing 0. It was then locked and the keys given
to the Constable.
The polls were closed at 4 o'clock P. M., with the
counter on the ballot box showing 189. One hundred
and eighty-nine ballots were cast as follows: — ■
FOR GOVERNOR.—
Charles Sumner Bird of Walpole,
Eugene N. Foss of Boston,
Augustus P. Gardner of Hamilton,
David I. Walsh of Fitchburg,
George H. Wrenn of Springfield,
Blank,
FOR LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.
Edward P. Barry of Boston,
David Cosgrove of Lowell,
August H. Goetting of Springfield,
Albert J. Orem of Sharon,
Peter O'Rourke of Medford,
George E. Roewer, Jr., of Boston,
Blank,
FOR SECRETARY.—
Frank J. Donahue of Boston,
William S. Kinney of Boston,
John A. Nicholls of Boston,
Fred E. Belcher of Peabody,
Ella M. Roberts of Springfield,
Russell A. Wood of Cambridge,
Blank,
54
votes
14
a
63
a
54
a
1
vote.
3
votes
49
votes
46
a
81
u
2
a
1
vote.
1
a
9
votes.
52
votes.
77
a
3
it
1
it
1
vote.
40
votes.
15
a
38
FOR TREASURER.—
Charles L. Burrill of Boston,
Charles E. Fenner of Worcester,
Thomas A. Frissell of Hinsdale,
Warren R. Keith of Brockton
Frederick W. Mansfield of Boston,
Blank,
FOR AUDITOR.—
Herbert S. Brown of Greenfield,
David Craig of Milford,
Octave A. LaRiviere of Springfield,
Samuel P. Levenberg of Boston,
Frank H. Pope of Leominster,
John E. White of Tisbury,
Blank,
FOR ATTORNEY-GENERAL.—
Thomas J. Boynton of Everett,
Freeman T. Crommett of Chelsea,
John McCarty of Abington,
H. Huestis Newton of Everett,
Ingvor Paulsen of Boston,
James M. Swift of Fall River,
Blank,
FOR COUNCILLOR, Sixth District-
John J. Hogan of Lowell,
Harrie C. Hunter of Marlborough,
G. Frederick Simpson of Newton,
Blank,
FOR SENATOR, Fifth Middlesex District.
John M. Gibbs of Waltham,
Frederick P. Glazier of Hudson,
Charles F. McCarthy of Marlborough,
Blank,
79
votes
3
cc
1
vote.
42
votes
43
cc
17
cc
1
vote.
2
votes
37
a
1
vote.
49
votes
77
u
22
a
47
votes
2
cc
3
cc
40
cc
1
vote.
74 votes
22
cc
50 votes
49
cc
71
cc
9
cc
77 votes
38
cc
57,
cc
17
cc
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FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT,
13th Middlesex District. —
James William Byron of Concord, 25 votes.
Joseph S. Hart of Lincoln, 117 "
Immanuel Pfeiffer, Jr., of Bedford, 38 "
Blank, 9 "
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
County. —
Erson B. Barlow of Lowell,
John B. McCluskey of Cambridge,
Charles H. Mclntire of Lowell,
Blank,
FOR ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONERS,
County. —
Charles W. Atkins of Everett,
Frederic P. Barnes of Newton,
John J. Butler of Wakefield,
George W. Enwright of Lowell,
Edwin P. Fitzgerald of Somerville,
Albert F. Parker of Pepperell,
Blank,
Middlesex
72
votes.
45
tt
51
u
21
71 /f '
tt
7 77
Mil
31
ialesex
votes.
69
tt
39
a
29
((
43
(I
38
tt
3
((
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Northern District—
Philip M. Clark of Cambridge, 49 votes.
William J. Corcoran of Cambridge, 45 "
John J. Higgins of Somerville, 76 "
Blank, 19 "
FOR REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOL-
VENCY.—
James J. Barrett of Cambridge, 46 votes.
William E. Roger of Wakefield, 110 "
Blank, 33 "
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FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS, Middlesex Southern
District. —
(To fill vacancy. )
J. Frank Facey of Cambridge, 43 votes.
Thomas Leighton, Jr., of Cambridge, 83 "
Albin M. Richards of Cambridge, 38 "
Blank, . 25 "
Shall the proposed amendment to the Constitution,
making women eligible to appointment as notaries
public be approved and ratified?
Yes, 58 votes.
No, 53 "
Blank, 78 "
Shall the proposed amendment to the Constitution
authorizing the referendum be approved and ratified?
Yes, 58 votes.
No, 30 "
Blank, 101 "
Shall Chapter 807 of the Acts of 1913, being an act
to provide for compensating laborers, workmen and
mechanics for injuries sustained in public employment,
and to exempt from legal liability counties and muni-
cipal corporations which pay such compensation, be
accepted by the inhabitants of this county?
Yes, 68 votes.
No, 30 "
Blank, 91 "
The ballot was declared by the presiding officer.
The ballots were sealed in blocks of 50, as counted
and with the check list were sealed in the box provided
for the same.
After which, the meeting was dissolved.
Attest :
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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Vote of the Thirteeth Middlesex District for Repre-
sentative in the General Court as determined at the
Town Clerk's Meeting, held at Concord, Nov. 14, 1913.
Bed.
Con.
Lin.
Sud.
Way.
West.
Total
James William
Byron of
Concord,
28
307
25
27
113
32
532
Joseph S. Hart
of Lincoln,
71
234
117
52
112
116
702
I mmanuel
Pfeiffer, Jr.,
of Bedford
123
339
38
78
163
181
922
Blank,
19
41
9
8
34
19
130
241
921
189
165
422
348
2,286
Two certificates of election were filled out for
Immanuel Pfeiffer, Jr., of Bedford and signed by
Abbott R. Webber, Town Clerk of Bedford.
William D. Cross, Town Clerk of Concord.
George L. Chapin, Town Clerk of Lincoln.
Daniel Brackett, Town Clerk of Wayland.
George W. Cutting, Town Clerk of Weston.
Frank F. Gerry, Town Clerk of Sudbury.
Attest :
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
A recount of the ballots cast for County Commissioner
was held Nov. 10, 1913, upon request of ten voters, but
no changes were made in the vote as declared at the
election November 4.
The ballots were returned to the box in which they
are kept, and the box was again sealed.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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Proceedings of a Town Meeting held Nov. 26, 1913*
WARRANT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
MIDDLESEX, SS.
■
To James T. Laird, or any other Constable of the Town
of Lincoln, in said County:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabi-
tants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to vote in
Town affairs, to assemble in Bemis Hall, on Wednesday,
November 26th, at 7.30 o'clock P. M., to act on the
following Articles, viz. :
ARTICLE 1. To choose a Moderator.
ART. 2. To hear and act on the Report of the
Committee appointed at the last March meeting to
consider Articles 11 and 12 of the Warrant of that
meeting, and report recommendations in connection
with same, or take any other action the Town sees fit
in relation to said Articles.
ART. 3. To see if the Town will accept provisions
of Section 364, Chapter 560, of the Acts of the year
1907, or any other act or acts them thereto enabling
and elect a Highway Surveyor for one year.
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ART. 4. To see if the Town will appropriate the
sum of $1,500.00, or any other sum, for further work
on the highways during the present year.
ART. 5. To see if the Town will instruct the Com-
mittee on Claims with reference to any suits to which
the Town is a party, or take any action in connection
with the matter.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by post-
ing an attested copy thereof in each of the Post Offices
and one of the churches or some other public place
seven days at least before the day appointed for such
meeting, and to make seasonable return thereof, with
your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Dated at Lincoln, this eighteenth day of November
in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred
and thirteen.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
R. D. DONALDSON,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
The return on the Warrant is as follows:
Lincoln, Nov. 19, 1913.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy in each of the Post Offices and one in the Railroad
Station seven days before date of said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable of Lincoln.
Pursuant to the above Warrant, the meeting was
called to order by the Town Clerk, who read the
Warrant.
Under
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ARTICLE 1. Voted and chose Charles S. Wheeler,
Moderator. (The check list was used. )
ART. 2. The report of the Committee chosen at
the annual meeting was read by Mr. Charles S. Smith,
the Chairman, which report is as follows: —
The Committee recommend that the Town adopt
the Australian ballot, and accept the provision of
Section 432 and 433 of Chapter 835 of the Acts of 1913.
They also recommend that the polls be open on the
first Monday in March of each year from 12 o'clock
noon to 6 o'clock P. M., and that when said meeting
adjourns for the transaction of the regular business of
the Town, it adjourn to the following Monday at 1
o'clock P. M.
The Committee also recommend that the Selectmen
be three in number and that they all be elected for one
year.
That the Assessors be three in number, and that one
member be elected each year for three years.
That the Board of Health be three in number, and
that one member be elected each year for three years.
That one Treasurer be elected for one year.
That one Collector be elected for one year.
That one Auditor be elected for one year.
That two Constables be elected for one year.
That one Tree Warden be elected for one year.
That one member of the School Committee be elected
each year for three years.
That one member of the Board of Water Commis-
sioners be elected each year for three years.
That one member of the Board of Cemetery Com-
missioners be elected each year for three years.
That all other officers to be elected be elected in the
usual way, either by ballot or nomination.
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The Committee recommend that the Town does not
accept the provisions of Section 364, Chapter 560, of
the Acts of the year 1907, or any other act or acts
them thereto enabling, whereby the Town may elect a
Highway Surveyor for one year.
The above report was unanimously accepted.
ART. 3. Voted, To pass over the Article.
ART. 4. Voted, To appropriate the sum of $1,500.00
for further work on the highways.
ART. 5. Voted, That the Committee on Claims be
a Committee of the Town to receive and confer with
any authorized committee of the First Parish, with a
view to a settlement out of court of the controversy
in relation to the ownership of the Common.
Voted to adjourn.
Attest :
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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There have been recorded during the year ending
Dec. 31, 1913, 31 Births, 13 Marriages, 10 Deaths.
Births Registered,
Date of Birth.
Name of Child.
Names of Parents.
Jan.
17,
1913.
Charles Benedict Lennon.
Patrick J. and Mary J. (McDonald.)
Jam.
19,
•'
Nora Daniels.
William C. and Margaret A. (Whalen.)
Sept.
6,
1912.
Robert Eliot Snelling.
Howard and Eleanor G. (Goodwin)
Sept.
7,
'■
John Biggs Fairar.
Herbert G. and Edith (Biggs. )
Feb.
28,
1913.
Craven.
James J. and Florence M. (Feathei. )
March
.10,
'<
Angleo Felicio Catona.
Nicholas and Carolina (Monaco.)
Aug.
18,
1842.
James F. Hayden.
Frederick A. and Julia A. (Fosdick. )
Sept.
Feb.
8,
1896.
Irving Benjamin Campbell.
Jarris B. and Lucy (Clouden.)
7,
1897.
James Edwaid Buckley.
Eugene and Elizabeth (Roach. )
Feb.
22,
1913.
Leo Joseph Hayes
John and Delia (Kelly)
March 31,
Alice Anne Bennett.
William J. and Ellen M, (Flood. )
March 25,
Emma Victoria Graf.
Edward and Mary (MacLeod.)
April
4,
Marion Hazel Butcher.
Henry A. and Elizabeth (Holinan.)
April
11,
Meirill Hunt, Jr.
Merrill and Hope (Woods. )
April
28,
Constance Myrtle Churchill.
Carl L. and Josephine M. (Desjadon. )
June
4,
Harris.
William P. and Ida (Tyler.)
June
15,
Thomas J. Flannagan
Thomas J. and Margaret (Thornton)
July
11,
Elizabeth Blodgett. .
Warren K. 2nd, and Margaret (Loring.)
Aug.
1,
Martha Gertrude Johnson.
Frank and Sarah (Braden. )
Aug.
15,
Margaret Ritchie Flint.
Edward F. and Josephine M. (Ritchie.)
Sept.
2,
Antonio Campobasso.
Guiseppi and Anna (DiMeo.)
Sept.
19,
John Thomas Kennedy
John and Honor (Cole)
Sept.
23,
Herman.
Edwards W. and Gladys DeY (Field.)
Nov.
5,
Chester Allen Bamforth 1
— Clara Bamforth. )
Charles H. and Alice M. (Cousins.)
Oct.
15,
Alfred McCormick.
Frederick W. and Ellen (Brown. )
Oct.
16,
Todd.
Charles Lee and M. Pauline (Eveleth. )
Nov.
20,
McAskill.
Daniel A. and Marjorie A. (Morrison.)
Dec.
23,
Richard Diamond.
James and Catherine (Falvey. )
Aug.
12.
Joseph Neonico.
Joseph and Nellie (Fitzgerald.)
Dec.
4,
Mary Ellen Lopez.
— Naff.
Richard and Agnes (Coan. )
Fred and Mary (Flood.)
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Marriages Registered
Date of Marriage.
Names.
Residence.
Jan.
27, 1913. f
Isaac B. Cook.
Delia Casey.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
March 15, " /
Fred Tyler.
Ethel Annie Jenkins.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
April
3, 4< 1
Thomas F. Mullen.
Nora Neville.
Cambridge.
Lincoln.
April
16, " f
Edwin Stanton Blodgett.
Marion Loring.
Lincoln.
Newton.
May
29, " |
Thomas Gormley.
Margaret F. Gilbert.
Roxbury.
Lincoln.
June
24, ''' /
Charles Moorfield Storey.
Susan Jameson Sweetser.
Lincoln.
Brookline.
June
24, " f
Stephen Norman Bond.
Anna Rodman Eldredge.
Boston.
Lincoln.
July
26, " t
William H. Davis. ,
Alice May McPhee.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Sept.
22, " f
Benjamin Carson.
May Osborne.
Lexington.
Lincoln.
Oct.
25, " f
Isaac N. MacRae.
Effie Lowden.
Lincoln.
Concord.
Nov.
19, " f
Julius Malcolm Eveleth.
Sarah Kendall Wheeler.
Lincoln.
Concord.
Dec.
18, " f
William Rose Coutts.
Mary E. J. Elias.
Lincoln.
Concord.
Dec.
31, " |
Charles A. Watson.
Gladys T. Thompson.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
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Deaths Registered.
Date of Death.
Name.
Y.
Age.
M.
D.
Feb.
21.
1913.
William H. Flynn.
42
2
19
Feb.
24.
"
Catherine Miner.
1
3
April
19,
"
Edward J. GUI.
29
11
21
June
4,
"
Edward McHugh.
75
—
—
April
15,
"
Thomas Wilaon.
42
—
—
July
9,
«
Percy Batchelor.
59
—
—
Sept.
3,
ii
Abagail Stearns Miner.
90
3
17
Oct.
31,
"
Marion Brooks Chapin.
15
2
26
Sept.
23,
"
Herman.
—
—
—
Nov.
26,
"
Augustus Wheeler Scripture.
74
4
21
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EXTRACT FROM THE REVISED LAWS Chap. 29
AS AMENDED BY CHAP. 280, ACTS OF 1912
Sect. 1. Physicians and midwives shall, within forty-
eight hours after the birth of every child in cases of
which they were in charge, mail or deliver to the clerk
or registrar of the city or town in which the birth oc-
curred a notice stating the date and place of the birth,
giving the street number, if any, the number of the
ward in a city and the family name. Failure to mail or
deliver the said notice shall be punished by a fine not
exceeding twenty-five dollars for each offence. The
notice required by this Section need not be given if the
notice required by the following section is given within
forty-eight hours after the birth occurs.
Sect. 6. Parents, within forty days after the birth of a
child, and every householder, within forty days after the
birth of a child in his house, shall cause notice thereof to
be given to the clerk of the City or Town, in which such
child is bo? n.
Sect. 8. A parent, keeper, superintendent or other
person who is required by Section 6 to give or cause to be
given notice of a birth or death, who neglects so to do for
ten days after the time limited therefor, shall forfeit not
more than five dollars for such offence.
DOGS LICENSED IN 1913.
There have been 152 licenses issued as follows: —
128 Males, 20 Females, 3 Sprayed Fennels, 1 Kennel,
for which $381.60 has been paid to the CountyTreasurer.
HUNTERS' LICENSES.
There have been 25 Resident Hunters' Licenses
issued for which $21.25 has been paid to the Commis-
sioners on Fisheries and Game.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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AUDITOR'S REPORT
I have examined the accounts of the Town Treasurer
and also Treasurer of the Sinking Fund. I have seen
vouchers for all money paid and all securities of the
Town.
Following is an account of the money paid by the
Treasurer on the Selectmen's approval.
JAMES W. LENNON,
Auditor.
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REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN
The Selectmen present the following report for the
fiscal year ending Jan. 31, 1914: —
The Board was organized at a special meeting by the
choice of Charles S. Smith, Chairman, and R. D.
Donaldson, Secretary.
The following table gives the appropriations made by
the Town at the March Meeting, 1913, and the appro-
priations recommended by the Board to be made at
the next Annual Meeting, for the year ending December
31, next: —
The Selectmen
recommend the
following appro-
Appropriations
priations for the
for 1913
ensuing year
For Schools,
$11,000.00
$11,000.00
Support of Poor,
500.00
500.00
Highways and Bridges,
10,000.00
9,000.00
Library, Dog Tax, and,
500.00
500.00
Interest,
500.00
500.00
Cemeteries,
250.00
200.00
Board of Health,
200.00
200.00
Tree Warden,
2,000.00
500.00
Suppression of Gypsy and
Brown Tail Moths,
2,000.00
2,000.00
Miscellaneous Expenses,
4,500.00
5,000.00
Payment of Water Bonds,
2,000.00
2,000.00
Sinking Fund, Water,
2,173.37
2,173.37
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Hydrant and other public
water service, 2,400 . 00 2,400 . 00
Waltham Hospital, Free
Bed, 250.00 250.00
Street Lamps, 1,300.00 1,300.00
Fire Department, 100 . 00 100 . 00
Payment new Schoolhouse
Bonds, 3,000.00 3,000.00
Payment Interest New
Schoolhouse Bonds, 1 , 600 . 00 1 ,480 . 00
Suppression of Liquor
Nuisance, 200.00 200.00
The appropriations voted by the Town each year
show a great increase. The increase over five years
is approximately $20,000.00. If the present appro-
priations are continued and not increased and the tax
levy should be made on the value of the real estate alone,
the tax rate would be upward of $33.00 on the thousand.
Fortunately for the Town, there has been a large in-
crease in the personal property valuation in recent
years, which has enabled the Assessors to make a reason-
ably low tax rate, but it should be remembered in this
connection that at any time a large proportion of the
personal property valuation may not be taxable in
Lincoln and that the burden then would fall more
heavily on the real estate. This is another reason why
the Town should exercise great care and the strictest
economy in voting appropriations. The tendency of
the times is to extravagance and many cities and towns
find their financial burden, on account of this extrava-
gance, hard to bear. Fortunately for Lincoln, up to date
the burden of taxation has been light upon all, and we
trust that the affairs of the Town will be so managed
that the situation in this respect will be equally favor-
able in the future.
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Appointments.
Burial Agent, Joseph Dee.
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Matthew H. Doherty.
Special Police, James E. Baker, John W. Rocks,
John F. Farrar, Joseph DeLory, William A. Harding,
F. E. Hawkes.
Forest Fire Wardens, Charles S. Smith, C. Lee Todd,
R. D. Donaldson, I. N. MacRae, John F. Farrar, James
E. Baker, Wallace M. Brooks, Charles S. Wheeler.
Inspector of Animals, Martin M. Welch.
Ballot Clerks and Tellers at Annual State Election,
James W. Lennon, Malcolm Eveleth, Thomas L. Giles,
and Herbert G. Farrar.
Superintendent of Streets, William H. Sherman.
Janitor Public Buildings and Caretaker of Public
Grounds, Edward Bannon.
Forest Warden, J. J. Kelliher.
Finances
The Town now has a bonded debt on account of its
Water Department of $83,000.00, as follows:—
Issue of 1894, $ 1,000.00, due one each year.
Issue of 1897,
10,000.00,
4 % bonds, due 1917.
Issue of 1900,
23,000.00
3J% bonds, due 1930.
Issue of 1902,
9,000.00,
3J% bonds, due 1932.
Issue of 1903,
5,000.00,
4 % bonds, due 1933.
Issue of 1904,
5,000.00,
4 % bonds, due 1934.
Issue of 1906,
14,000.00,
4 % bonds, due 1936.
Issue of 1907,
4,000.00,
4 % bonds, due 1937.
Issue of 1911,
5,500.00,
4 % serial 1912 to 1924.
Fourteen $500.00 bonds, $7,000.00 due one each year.
There is also due the Town Treasury a Debt of approx-
imately $6,000.00.
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There is in the Sinking Fund to retire the bond issues
of 1897, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, and 1907
approximately $21,000.00, making the net debt of the
Water Works $68,000.00.
Although a vote was passed at the last Annual Meeting,
authorizing the Town Treasurer to issue bonds of the
Water Works for an amount not exceeding $6,000.00 to
reimburse the treasury for money which had been ad-
vanced for water construction purposes, no bonds were
issued on account of an injunction suit which was brought
by the Water Board to enjoin the issue of these bonds
for the purpose above stated, and while no decision has
yet been reached by the court in connection with the
matter, it is to be presumed and hoped that the Water
Board will, in order to keep the finances of the Water
Works and Town distinctly separate, as heretofore de-
termined by the Town by various votes, recommend
some action by the Town at the next Annual Meeting
to accomplish that result. It seems a clear proposition
that if the Town votes that the General Treasury shall
supply funds for the immediate and convenient use of
the Water Board for water extension purposes, that no
court proceedings should be necessary to enjoin the
return of that money to the treasury in an ordinary and
proper way.
The total bond issue on accountof the new schoolhouse
was $55,000.00, of which $18,000.00 has been retired
leaving the bonded indebtedness on this account, Jan. 1,
1914, $37,000.00.
A sinking fund of $7,000, however, has been provided
by votes passed at the last two Annual Meetings to
reduce the indebtedness on account of the new school-
house, which sum, deducted from the total present
bonded indebtedness of $37,000.00, leaves a net debt on
account of the present schoolhouse of $30,000.00.
The Town should appropriate this year $1,480.00 on
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account of interest on the schoolhouse bonds and
$3,000.00 to retire bonds, in accordance with the pro-
visions of the issue.
The Town Treasurer's Report shows that he has a
balance in the Treasury, Jan. 31, 1914, of $4,315.38; that
there are uncollected taxes for the year of $3,770.55,
making the total amount of money available for the
treasury $8,085.93, which, together with the sums which
should be paid into the treasury on account of loan to
the Water Works, of approximately $6,000.00, would
make a balance in the treasury of about $14,000.00.
Location of Telephone Station
The location of the new telephone station of the New
England Telephone & Telegraph Company at the writing
of the last Annual Report was being agitated. Since
then the house has been located on the site which had
been recommended and urged by the Board of Select-
men^ It must be apparent to all, even those who op-
posed the present location, that the site has been well
chosen and that if the building had been located nearer
the street than at present, it would have been most
unwise.
Support of Poor
The Auditor's Report shows an expenditure of $22.80
during the year for the assistance of various people.
Fire Department
As heretofore, the Selectmen have appointed Fire
Engineers. For a more detailed report, reference is
made to their report.
Tree Warden
During the year the gypsy and brown tail moth work
has been conducted under the direction of Mr. John J.
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Kelliher, and his report gives the details in connection
with this department.
Silent Poor Fund
Application has been received by the Selectmen
during the year on account of two cases and a total has
been paid from this fund of $60.00. The Fund at
present is as reported by the Treasurer of the Trust
Committee.
Highways
The Selectmen appointed Mr. William H. Sherman,
Superintendent of Streets, and the highways have been
under his charge. For more detailed information,
reference is made to his report.
The Selectmen, however, wish to call the attention of
the Town to the desirability of providing some suitable
and convenient place for the Town teams. When the
Town first voted to purchase teams for highway work,
these teams were for many years kept at Mr. Thomas
Calkins, and he took entire care of them. Since then
the teams have been kept at different places, usually
in some isolated barn, where nobody lived near enough
to take such care of them as they should have. It is
obvious that when teams are kept in an isolated place
that is not near enough to any house to have any dis-
turbances in the barn heard by anybody, and when the
person who takes care of them lives a mile and a half or
two miles distant, that the teams cannot have the care
which they should have. The Town is primarily re-
sponsible for this condition and in our opinion this should
be remedied at once, either by purchase or long lease by
the Town of some suitable place.
We recommend that the Town authorize the Board of
Selectmen to investigate and take suitable action in
connection with this matter.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the Board is of the opinion that the
business of the Town as a whole has been conducted con-
scientiously and that the results have been fairly satis-
factory. There is, however, always room for improve-
ment and it is not difficult for the Board and probably
not for the average citizen to point out where improve-
ments should be made.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
ROBERT D. DONALDSON,
JOHN F. FARRAR.
Selectmen of Lincoln.
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SCHOOLS.
Payments
C. S. Lyman, Services as Superintendent, $550 00
Walter F. Brackett, Teaching, 550 00
Gertrude Brooks, Teaching, 275 00
Hattie B. Heath, Teaching, 612 50
Marion H. Cook, Teaching, 300 00
Jean Allen, Teaching, 225 00
Dorothy Haviland, Teaching, 250 00
Elizabeth Cushing, Teaching, 250 00
Abbie P. Smith, Teaching, 300 00
Harriet J. Bartlett, Teaching, 120 00
Bertha W. Bent, Teaching, 10 00
Abbie H. Bowlby, Teaching, 300 00
Katharine Works, Teaching, 250 00
Helen M. Bowker, Teaching, 250 00
Priscilla Ames, Teaching, 225 00
Helen P. Jones, Teaching, 202 00
C. S. Lyman, Cash paid for Postage, 10 79
Gertrude Brooks, Boston & Maine Tickets, 12 30
John F. Farrar & Son, Driving School Barge, 555 00
John F. Farrar & Son, Taking Barge to and from
Concord, 9 75
John F. Farrar & Son, Mowing Grass at School-
house,
James B. Wheeler, Driving Barge,
Thomas J. Dee, Driving Barge,
Matthew H. Doherty, Carrying Children,
National Express Co., Express,
Boston & Maine, School Tickets,
Boston & Maine, Freight,
7
00
525
00
570
00
550
00
3
00
582
50
2
12
GO
H. A. Wood, M. D., Professional Services, $200 00
William Bulger, Painting and Repairing Barges, 75 00
J. MacComber, Repairs on Barges, 74 30
G. F. Whittemore, Repairs on Barge, 3 00
Herbert Neally, Painting and Repairing Barge, 85 00
Town of Concord, Tuition, 1,353 50
City of Waltham, Tuition, 853 25
E. Russell Davis, Janitorship of South School, 74 05
Patrick J. Lennon, Jr., Janitorship of South
School, 41 50
Edward Bannon, Janitorship of Center School, 500 00
Waltham Coal Co., Coal, 345 80
F. E. Cousins & Co., Wood, 9 00
F. E. Cousins & Co., Coal, 4 40
F. E. Cousins & Co., Moving Ashes, 2 25
Carlton B. Wheeler, Supplies, 8 50
W. F. Baker, Carrying Pupils to Concord, 11 70
John D. Fleming, Carrying Pupils to Concord, 17 50
L. E. Brooks, Carrying Pupils to Concord, 17 45
L. M. Eldredge, Tuning Piano, 2 00
Mrs. Charles Foreman, Repairing Flag, 1 00
Jas. T. Laird, Sharpening Mower, 1 25
Lincoln Water Works, Water Service South
School, 25 50
Lincoln Water Works, Water Service Center
School,
Roger Sherman, Moving Ashes,
William Robus, Repairing School Bell,
Bertha W. Bent, Taking School Census,
Herbert W. Farrar, School Ticket,
M. H. Doherty, Carriage Hire,
Howes, Stove & Furnace Exchange, Examining
Furnace,
George L. Cousins, eight dozen Eggs,
Abbie P. Smith, Cash paid for Supplies,
Geo. E. Cunningham, Labor on School Grounds,
102
50
8
60
2
25
10
00
2
80
47
00
3
70
2
00
9
33
8
00
61
F. E. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
South Lincoln Dairy Co., Supplies,
I. N. MacRae, Supplies,
A. R. McLeod, Supplies,
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
Herman Goldberger, Supplies,
E. E. Babb & Co., Supplies,
Jas. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
Current Events, Supplies,
Buttrick Lumber Co., Supplies,
Lexington Lumber Co., Supplies,
Henry C. Doherty, Supplies,
Chandler & Barber, Supplies,
Robert D. Donaldson, Supplies,
Henry C. Stocher & Co., Supplies,
Benjamin H. Sanborn & Co., Supplies,
Hobbs & Warren, Supplies, 5 50
Milton Bradley Co., Supplies, 15 40
S. B. & B. W. Fleicher, Supplies, 1 00
American Seating Co., Supplies,
J. B. Hunter & Co., Supplies,
F. B. Alexander, Supplies,
Thompson Brown Co., Supplies,
School Specialty, Supplies,
Cable Company, Supplies,
R. D. Donaldson, Labor,
I. N. MacRae, Labor,
$9
00
3
85
85
98
3
38
5
25
19
40
206
09
96
35
8
00
17
68
61
83
4 40
11
84
7
51
42 00
10
85
Total,
90
8
61
11
55
3
00
7
00
29
18
26
93
$12,158
54>
62
HIGHWAYS
Payments
William H. Sherman, Superintendent of
Streets, $1,153 79
Timothy Ahearn, Labor, 804 50
John W. Rooney, Labor, 532 76
William Ryan, Labor, 495 14
Dennis Doherty, Labor, 140 76
Patrick Craven, Labor, 389 38
Martin J. Rooney, Labor, 518 88
Joseph Mahan, Labor, 336 50
Charles Rooney, Labor, 50 50
William Riley, Labor, 7 75
Joe Monello, Labor, 94 63
George H. Sherman, Labor, 13 50
John MacComber, Repairs, 38 75
John A. Burgess & Son, Shoeing and Repairs, 215 75
Dan McAskill, Shoeing and Repairs, 46 10
F. E. Cousins & Co., Hay and Grain, etc., 743 05
C. S. Smith, Hay, 98 75
Daniel E. Sherman, Hay, 219 12
C. G. Peck, Straw, 27 00
John F. Farrar & Son, Six Bushels Carrots, 3 00
Waltham Coal Co., Pipe, 29 04
John F. Farrar & Son, Hay, 83 00
Charles Skoglund, Inspecting Boiler, 5 00
Byron Bradstreet, Repairs on Highways, 50 00
Daniel H. Sherman, Superintendent Labor, 8 50
Boston & Maine R. R., Freight, 13 99
Frank Peterson, Horse, 320 00
Standard Oil Co., Road Oil, 1,048 28
Jos. S. Hart, M. D., Rent of Barn, One Year, 104 00
Barrett Mfg. Co., Tarvia, 796 10
National Express Co., Express, 40
63
Lincoln Water Works, Water at Crusher, $10 00
Lincoln Water Works, Water at Town Barn, 12 00
W. E. Peterson, M. D., Services, 43 45
Town of Concord, Placing and Rolling Tarvia, 44 95
J. W. Nelson, One Cord Wood, 6 00
Wallace M. Brooks, Rent of Land, 25 00
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies, 60 26
S. H. Davis Co., Supplies, 3 00
Massachusetts State Prison, Supplies, 120 00
Good Road & Mach. Co., Supplies, 24 60
Benjamin W. Pike, Supplies, 15 60
Studebaker Bros. Co., Supplies, 281 65
Edson Mfg. Co., Supplies, 29 70
Peter Perry, Supplies, 24 60
C. W. Carpenter, Supplies, 64 80
Joseph Breck & Son, Supplies, 8 25
Eagle Oil & Supply Co., Supplies, 20 12
Buttrick Lumber Co., Supplies, 58 52
New England Road Mach. Co., Supplies, 5 00
Frank H. Cunningham, Labor of Horses and Men, 59 13
George E. Cunningham, Labor of Horses and
Men, 103 50
Andrew J. Dougherty, Labor of Horses and Men, 66 75
D. E. Sherman, Labor of Horses and Men, 360 76
M. L. Snelling, Labor of Horses and Men, 70 88
Waltham Trap Rock Co., Crushed Stone, 2,070 44
John Wilson, Crushed Stone, 20 00
John F. Farrar & Son, Labor, 79 45
Hodge Boiler Works, Labor and Supplies, 106 77
F. H. Cunningham, Repairs and Labor at Crusher, 50 30
R. D. Donaldson, Supplies and Labor, 253 23
I. N. McRae, Labor, 3 65
Eugene Jose, Stone, 54 15
L. E. Brooks, Stone, 76 80
John Fleming, Stone, 9 00
F. H. Cunningham, Stone, 11 25
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Mrs. M. A. Sherman, Gravel,
Elvira Brown, Gravel,
T. A. Calkins, Gravel,
Annie Morrissey, Gravel,
Flint Bros., Gravel,
C. S. Wheeler, Stone,
Total,
$35
10
29
70
39
45
4
00
91
75
5
50
$12,846
98
MISCELLANEOUS
Payments
Edward Bannon, Janitor of Public Buildings, $999 96
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., Telephone Service, 51 40
Electric Light Co., Light Service, Town Hall, 67 80
Boston & Maine R. R., R. R. Ticket,
George E. Crosby Co., Printers,
Waltham Publishing Co., Printers,
Wakefield Daily Item, Printers,
Daniels Printing Co., Printers,
Thomas Groom Co., Printers,
P. B. Murphy, Printers,
A. W. Brownell, Printers,
James T. Laird, Services as Constable, 1912,
Winslow Eaton, Services as Constable, 1912,
George E. Cunningham, Services as Constable,
1912,
John F. Farrar, Services as Special Police, 1912,
National Express Co., Express,
William F. Farrar & Co., Returning Death
Notices, y
John F. Farrar, Court Fees,
2
00
412
50
2
50
1
50
9
50
13
25
2
45
60
40
00
25
00
50
00
15
00
2
24
2
25
12
00
65
Frank Cunningham, Court Fees,
John J. Kelliher, Court Fees,
James T. Laird, Court Fees,
American Bonding Co., Tax Bond,
C. S. Wheeler, Certificate of notes,
Winslow Eaton, Services at Elections,
Herbert G. Farrar, Services at Elections,
Herman T. Wheeler, Services at Elections,
Thomas L. Giles, Services at Elections,
James T. Laird, Services at Elections,
James W. Lennon, Services at Elections,
Sumner Smith, Services at Elections,
James J. Walsh, Returning Birth,
Joseph S. Hart, M. D., Returning Births,
General Fire Proofing Co., Labor at Town Hall, 82 40
David Farquar, Binding Books,
Martin M. Welch, Inspecting Cattle,
John F. Farrar, Setting Bounds at Schoolhouse,
Henry F. Bryant, Surveying and Attendance at
Court, 88 37
Mabel M. Brewston, Land Court Stenographer, 310 11
G. A. A. Pevey, Legal Services at Land Court, 750 00
Anthony J. Doherty, Legal Services at Land
Court, 850 00
Tuttle Stable, Barge, Memorial Day, 6 50
C. S. Wheeler, Insurance on Schoolhosue, 150 00
C. S. Wheeler, Insurance on South School, 75 00
C. S. Wheeler, Insurance on Town Hall, 38 88
Thomas W. Scott, Painting Schoolhouse, 363 34
Boston Plating Co., Plating Weights, 7 89
Boston & Maine R. R., Demurrage on Car, 1 00
Waltham Coal Co., Coal, 368 94
George L. Chapin, Insurance on Schoolhouse, 75 00
George L. Chapin, Insurance on South School, 28 80
C. S. Smith, Insurance on Town Hall, 59 80
C. S. Smith, Wood, 5 25
$4
72
13
25
9
85
75
00
6
00
5
00
12
00
12
00
12
00
7
00
7
00
7
00
25
2
50
82
40
5
00
47
45
3
00
m
C. S. Smith, Printing, Supplies and Express, $19 98
C. S. Smith, Selectman, Overseer and Registrar 185 00
R. D. Donaldson, Selectman, Overseer and
Registrar, 185 00
John F. Farrar, Selectman, Overseer and Reg-
istrar, 185 00
John F. Farrar, Special . Police, 1913, 10 00
John F. Farrar, Cash paid for Photographs, 6 00
R. D. Donaldson, Postage, 3 00
C. S. Wheeler, Services as Tax Collector,- 300 00
C. S. Wheeler, Collector of Taxes, $55,174.00 827 60
C. S. Wheeler, Abatement of Taxes, A. J.
Doherty Land, 6 00
C. S. Wheeler, Abatement of Taxes, A. A. Ray
Estate, 141 01
C. S. Wheeler, Abatement of Taxes, Poll Tax, 51 80
C. S. Wheeler, Abatement of Taxes, % Returns, 24 00
C. S. Wheeler, Abatement of Taxes, J. B.
Bradley,
C. S. Wheeler, Abatement of Taxes,
C. S. Wheeler, Postage and Express,
C. S. Wheeler, Services as Assessor,
W. H. Sherman, Services as Assessor,
William C. Pierce, Services as Assessor,
William C. Pierce, Copying on Books,
Matthew H. Doherty, Sealer of Weights and
Measures,
Matthew H. Doherty, Making Trips to Concord,
Charles E. Woodhull, Care of Piano, 1913,
R. D. Donaldson, Labor on Town Hall,
R. D. Donaldson, Labor on Town Scales,
R. D. Donaldson, Raising and Lowering Flag-
Pole, 15 00
Geroge L. Chapin, Services as Town Clerk, 100 00
George L. Chapin, Services as Registrar, 15 00
Isaac N. McRae, Labor at Town Hall, 1 50
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31
373
63
19
03
50
00
50
00
50
00
35
00
40
00
7
00
8
00
10
95
5
55
67
F. H. Cunningham, Blasting on Station Road, $5 00
William Riley, Labor on Station Road, 9 00
John F. Farrar & Son, Labor of Men on Station
Road, 153 37
Jerry Moynihan, Labor on Station Road, 22 51
John F. Farrar, Superintendent, Labor on
Station Road, 39 00
Town Treasurer, Cash to be Credited School
Department,
Highway Department, Teaming Coal,
James T. Laird, Sharpening Lawn Mower,
James T. Laird, Fire Extinguishers,
W. & L. E. Genley, Supplies,
Henry K. Barnes & Co., Supplies,
Jas. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
Geo. E. Cunningham, Labor at Fires,
John W. Nelson, Labor at Fires,
F. E. Cousins & Co., Labor at Fires,
Winslow Eaton, Labor at Fires,
Henry A. Butcher, Labor at Fires,
T. J. Dee, Labor at Fires,
Fritz Cunnert, Labor at Fires,
Herbert G. Farrar, Labor at Fires,
Andrew J. Dougherty, Labor at Fires,
James W. Lennon, Services as Auditor,
Total, $8,622 64
50
00
75
00
1
25
172
00
46
10
321
50
6
75
6
10
1
60
1
40
63
20
9
60
2
00
6
45
2
00
3
00
17
20
125
00
68
GYPSY MOTH WORK
Payments
John J. Kelliher, Services as Superintendent, $883 50
John J. Kelliher, Labor of Horse, 93 40
Henry A. Butcher, Labor, 538 26
John Cannair, Labor, 614 25
Fritz Cunnert, Labor, 491 76
Patrick J. Lennon, Jr., Labor, 606 27
James O'Brien, Labor, 197 76
George Sherman, Labor, 236 76
Joseph Mahan, Labor, 27 00
Jerry Moynihan, Labor, 34 00
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., Services, 14 45
Frank Cunningham, Delivering Sprayer, 5 25
John F. Farrar & Son, Labor of Men, 95 63
M. L. Snelling, Labor of Team, 172 50
Boston & Maine R. R., Freight, 4 49
Wright & Potter, Printing, 3 25
Daniel E. Sherman, Labor of Team, 230 25
Robert D. Donaldson, Gasoline, 10 00
Eagle Oil & Supply Co., 10 Gallons Engine Oil, 5 00
W. L. Bumpus, Filing Saws, 4 00
M. H. Doherty, Labor and Gasoline, 33 57
Highway Department, Storing Sprayer, 25 00
F. W. Rane, New Sprayer, 79 20
Jas. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies, 25
H. S. Cousins & Son, Supplies, 1 76
R. D. Donaldson, Supplies, 5 50
F. E. Cousins & Co., Teaming Supplies from
Wayland, 2 00
M. M. Welch, Labor on Tree Work, 11 25
F. H. Cunningham, Labor on Tree Work, 11 50
Total, $4,437 81
69
CEMETERY
Payments
Roger Sherman, Labor, $380 05
Lincoln Water Works, Two Years' Water
Service, 20 00
Jas. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies, 3 82
Total, $403 87
BOARD OF HEALTH
Payments
M. M. Welch, Inspecting Meat, $134 50
M. M. Welch, Fumigating, 5 00
M. M. Welch, Cleaning Watering Trough, 3 00
Waltham District Nursing School, Services of
Nurse, 40 10
Total, $182 60
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Payments
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
I. N. McRae, Labor on Hose,
Thomas J. Dee, Labor on Hose,
Thirty-seven Firemen, Two Years' Salary.
Total, $175.45
$4 20
8
25
15
00
148
00
70
STREET LIGHTS
Payments
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for January, $108 38
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for February, 101 96
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for March,
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for April,
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for May,
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for June,
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for July,
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for August,
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for
September,
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for October,
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for
November, 107 86
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for December, 112 . 81
104
06
99
95
97
76
92
77
95
92
96
10
102
02
113
25
Total, $1,232 84
SUPPORT OF POOR
Payment
C. S. Smith, Cash paid Mr. Ellsworth, $20 80
Joseph S. Hart, M. D., Care of Harry Vernon, 2 00
Total, $22 80
71
LINCOLN LIBRARY
Payments
John F. Farrar, Dog Tax,
John F. Farrar, Appropriation,
$314 28
500 00
Total,
$814 28
INTEREST
Payments
C. D. Parker & Co., Note, Due December, 19.13,
$10,000, Discount, 326 08
Commissioner of Massachusetts, Note, Due
December, 1913, $10,000, Discount, 226 39
Total, $552 47
LEE'S BRIDGE ACCOUNT
Payments
Lincoln Highway Department, Labor at Bridge, $657.23
BONDS. NEW SCHOOLHOUSE
Payments
First National Bank, Payment of Bonds Due, $3,000 00
Commissioners of Sinking Fund, By Vote of
March 3, 1913, 4,000 00
Total, $7,000 00
72
INTEREST. NEW SCHOOLHOUSE
Payments
First National Bank, Coupons, Due July 1st, $800 00
First National Bank Coupons, Due January 1st, 800 00
Total, $1,600 00
BORROWED MONEY
Payments
State Treasurer, Payment of Note, No. 6,
from taxes $10,000, $10,000 00
State Treasurer, Payment of Note, No. 7,
from Taxes $10,000, $10,000 00
Total, $20,000 00
HYDRANTS AND OTHER WATER SERVICE
Payments
Lincoln Water Works, Hydrants, etc, $2,018 94
Lincoln Water Works, Watering Troughs, 224 52
Lincoln Water Works, Water, Town Hall, 50 00
Total, $2,293 46
WALTHAM HOSPITAL
Payments.
Waltham Hospital, Appropriation, Total $250.00
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RECAPITULATION
Payments
Schools,
$12,158 54
Highway,
12,846 98
Miscellaneous,
8,622 64
Gyspy Moth Work,
4,437 81
Cemetery,
403 87
Board or Health,
182 60
Fire Department,
175 45
Street Lights,
1,232 84
Support of Poor,
22 80
Lincoln Library,
814 28
Interest,
552 47
Bonds, New Schoolhouse,
7,000 00
Interest, New Schoolhouse,
1,600 00
Borrowed Money,
20,000 00
Hydrants and Other
Water Service,
2,293 46
Walt ham Hospital,
250 00
Water,
12,216 63
Lee's Bridge Account,
657.23
$85,467 60
74
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS AND MEAT
To Board of Selectmen: —
I herewith submit following report of animals slaugh-
tered during the year 1913:
Pigs 697
Calves .
Cows .
Bulls .
Sheep .
Pigs condemned
Calves condemned
162
54
2
41
6
7
MARTIN M. WELCH,
Member of the Board of Health.
75
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Board of Health: —
I herewith submit the following report from Feb. 1,
1913 to Feb. 1, 1914:
Number of herds of cows
Number of cows in milk
Number of cows dry
Number of young stock
Number of bulls
Number of pigs
Number of sheep
Number of goats
Number of cows quarantined
Number of cows taken for tuberculosis
Number of cows quarantined and released
Number of horses quarantined
Number of horses quarantined and released
Number of horses taken for glanders
98
683
104
148
26
654
155
2
7
6
1
3
2
1
MARTON M. WELCH,
Inspector of Animals.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
To the Board of Selectmen: —
The Board of Fire Engineers herewith submit the
sixth annual report, ending Jan. 31, 1914.
Force
Thirty-seven men belong to the department: one
chief, six assistant engineers and 30 call men. There
are three organized companies.
Apparatus
The apparatus belonging to the Department is as fol-
lows: — Four hose carriages, 25 fire extinguishers, four
ladders, one harness, hose, axes and plaster hooks.
Location of Apparatus
No. 1. Hose house, old schoolh'ouse, Lincoln Centre.
No. 2. Kept at F. E. Cousins' grain store, South Lincoln.
No. 3. Hose house, John Dee farm, Virginia Road,
North Lincoln.
No. 4. Kept at John Farrar's, South Lincoln.
Fires
Within the past year, we have had but few brush fires,
several chimney fires, a loss of one house and stable and
a partial loss of one house, making a total loss of about
$31,000.
We would recommend that the Town purchase a motor
truck as it is impossible to get horses when most needed.
ISAAC N. MACRAE, Chief,
WM. C. ROBUS,
WM. SHERMAN,
THOMAS DEE,
HERBERT FARRAR,
HAROLD S. COUSINS,
J. J. KELLIHER.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Board of Selectmen: —
I herewith submit the following report for the year
ending Feb. 1, 1914:
I wish to say that in my estimation there was never a
winter so hard on the roads as last winter, as there was
in the roadway at any one time but a small amount of
frost and each time it softened up, the roads were cut to
pieces very badly. The roads from the Weston line to
Concord and Wayland lines were in a very bad condition,
being cut up and hollowed out in the center so that the
water stood in the ruts and the middle of the road. It
took about 60 carloads of crushed stone to fix them up
and make them in good condition for travel. I used
what crushed stone there was at the crusher to fill up the
ruts and soft places in the north and east parts of the
Town, covering them with the scraper, thus making
them smooth for the season. I have used in all over
1,300 loads of gravel in different parts of the Town and
have had built about 1,000 feet of plank fence in danger-
ous places.
There has been paid out during the year for hay, grain,
etc.
over
$1,100 00
For
supplies and repairs, over
6,000 00
a
outside labor and teams, over
1,000 00
it
Superintendent's salary and horse hire
and labor, over
4,500 00
a
rent,
150 00
$12,750 00
There are in credits from Labor and Material,
about, $1,000 00
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The following is a list of where the money has been
expended for building gravel road:
Charles F. Adams Road,
Peirce Hill and Tower
Causeway Hill
Turnpike
Lexington
Flints
Page
Trapelo
Winter Street
Dr. Herman
For building crushed stone road on th(
South Great Road,
Concord "
Subdury St. "
Center of Town,
Turnpike,
Other places about
Also the expense of scraping the roads and cleaning
out gutters, putting in drain pipe culverts, etc.
We have on hand for Spring use in different parts of
the Town and at the crusher about 1,200 tons of crushed
stone. Over 200 tons of this stone was purchased
from the Waltham Trap Rock Company, to be paid for
from the next year's appropriation. The carts and tools
are in about the same condition as last year.
I found that it was necessary to buy two sets of harness
last Spring, as the old ones were in such bad condition.
At present we have only four horses, one having been so
old and lame that we thought it advisable to have him
killed, and the one that we bought last Spring having
died in October, leaves the department one team short
for the Spring work.
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standard we shall have to use more Tarvia or some other
bituminous product as a binder to hold our roads in
place.
The guide-boards are in good order and in their proper
places.
Respectfully yours,
WILLIAM H. SHERMAN,
Superintendent of Streets.
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Report of the Commissioners of Sinking and
Trust Funds.
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS.
In Account with
TOWN OF LINCOLN.
1913. Dr.
Feb. 1. Coupons, Town of Lincoln 3^s . . . $105.00
Coupons, New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 5s . 50 . 00
Coupons, American Tel. & Tel. Co. 4s . . 80.00
Coupons, Town of Lincoln 4s (Serial) . -. 220.00
Nov. 1. $500 Town of Lincoln, Serial 4s, due . . 500.00
26. Cash, C. S. Wheeler, Treasurer . . . 2,173.37
Coupons, Town of Lincoln 4s, 1936 . . . 400.00
1914.
Feb. 1. Balance 511.52
$4,039.89
1913. Cr.
Feb. 1. Balance $2913.37
Dec. 29. $1,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, 1936 . . . 1025.32
1914.
Jan. 1. Interest 101.20
$4,039.89
The Fund is invested as follows :
$2,000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co. 4s, due 1929.
$1,000 New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 5s, due 1915.
$5,500 Town of Lincoln 4s, Serial Bonds due 1912 to 1923.
$11,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due 1936.
$3,000 Town of Lincoln 3£s of 1932.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
82
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
FUND FOR EXTRA SCHOOLHOUSE BONDS
1913. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance ' . $57.17
Coupon Town of Lincoln 4s .... 120.00
Dec. 24. Cash, C. S. Wheeler, Treasurer . . . . 4,000.00
Interest 6.42
$4,183.59
1913. Cr.
Dec. 24. $2,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due 1917 (from
special Water Works Sinking Fund ) . . $2,002.57
1914.
Feb. 1. Balance 2,181.02
$4,183.59
The Fund is invested as follows:
$3,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due 1936.
$2,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due 1917.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
83
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
SPECIAL WATER WORKS SINKING FUND
1913.
Feb.
1.
1.
Dr.
Coupons, Town of Lincoln 4s
$2000 Town of Lincoln 4s, 1917,
Schoolhouse Sinking Fund ) .
Cr.
Balance
( To Extra
$80.00
2,002.57
1913.
Feb.
$2,082 57
$2,000.00
Interest
82.57
$2082.57
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
84
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
GEORGE G. TARBELL LEGACY TO THE
LINCOLN LIBRARY.
1913.
Feb.
1913.
Jan.
15
Jan.
20.
1914.
Feb.
1
Dr.
Balance
Dividends, N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co.
Dividends, West End St. Ry. com.
Dividends, American Tel. & Tel. Co.
Dividends, West End St. Ry. pfd. .
Dividends, Boston & Lowell R. R. Co.
Due, $500 Illinois Steel 5s
Coupons, $500 Illinois Steel 5s .
Interest on deposit . .
Cr.
$500 United Fruit Co. 4|s of 1923 .
Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer Lincoln Library
Balance on deposit, principal account
$4.41
40.00
3.50
32.00
52.00
64.00
500.00
12.50
13.55
$721 . 96
$474.81
217.55
29.60
$721.96
The Fund is invested as follows :
8 shares Boston & Lowell Railroad Co.
13 shares West End Street Railway Co., preferred.
8 shares New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.
4 shares American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
1 share West End Street Railway Co., common.
$500 United Fruit Co. 4|s of 1923.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
85
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
GEORGE RUSSELL LEGACY TO THE
LINCOLN LIBRARY.
1913. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance
Dividends, N. Y , N. H. & H. R. R. .
Dividends, Fitchburg Railroad Co.
Interest
1913. Cr.
Jan. 20. Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer Lincoln Library
1914.
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, principal account .
The Fund is invested as follows:
7 shares Fitchburg Railroad Co., preferred.
2 shares New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.
$33 02
10.00
35.00
1.45
$79.47
$46 45
33.02
$79.47
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
86
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
JULIA A. BEMIS FUND FOR BENEFIT
OF LINCOLN LIBRARY
1913. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance . . $7.25
Dividends, West End Street Railway, common 40 . 00
Coupons, American Tel. & Tel. 4s ... 7. 00
Interest : 52
$54.77
1913. Cr.
Jan. 20. Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer Lincoln Library . $47.52
1914.
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, principal account . . 7.25
$54.77
The Fund is invested as follows:
$1,000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co. 4s, due 1929.
2 shares West End Street Railway Co., common.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
87
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
JOHN H. PIERCE LEGACY TO THE LINCOLN
LIBRARY
1913. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance $47.50
Dividend, West End Street Railway Co. . . 3 . 50
$1,000 Mississippi Valley Gas & Electric 5s, 1922 . 890 . 00
Interest, Mississippi Valley Gas & Electric 5s, 1922 24 . 58
Coupon, General Gas & Electric Co. 6s . 27 . 67
Interest ........ .05
$993.30
1913. Cr.
May 2. $1,000 General Gas & Electric Co. 6s . . . $987.33
1914.
Jan. 20. Cash, J. F. Fanar, Treasurer, Lincoln Library 5.97
$993.30
The Fund is invested as follows:
1 share West End Street Railway, common.
$1,000 General Gas & Electric Co. 6s, due 1916.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
88
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
ABBIE J. STEARNS FUND FOR LINCOLN LIBRARY
1931. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance $19.40
Dividends, West End St. Railway, common . 17 . 50
Coupons, American Tel. & Tel. 48 . . 40.00
Coupons, Pennsylvania R.R. Conv. 3|s . . 35.00
Interest 1.77
$113.67
1913. Cr.
Jan. 20. Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer, Lincoln Library . $94.27
1914.
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, principal account . . . 19.40
$113.67
The Fund is invested as follows :
$1,000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co. 4s, due 1929.
$1,000 Pennsylvania Railroad Co., Convertible 3|s, 1915.
5 shares West End Street Railway Co., common.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
89
TRUST FUND COMMISSONERS
In Account with
ABBIE J. STEARNS FUND FOR SILENT POOR.
1913. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance $263.82
Coupons, American Tel. & Tel. Co. 4s . ". 40.00
Coupons, Penns\ lvania Railroad Co. Conv. 3^s 35 . 00
Interest 10 00
$348.82
1913. Cr.
April 15. Cash, Selectmen's order $50.00
Nov. 28. Cash, Selectmen's order 10.00
1914.
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit, income account . . . 243.82
Balance on deposit, principal account . . 45.00
$348.82
The Fund is invested as follows:
$1,000 Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Conv., 3|s, due 1915.
$1,000 American Tel. & Tel. Co. 4s, due 1929.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
90
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
ABBIE J. STEARNS FUND FOR TOWN HEARSE
1913. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance $33 35
Dividend, Pennsylvania R. R. . . . 33 00
Rights 6 04
Interest on deposit 1 24
$73 81
1914. Cr.
Feb. 1. Balance on deposit $73 81
The Fund is invested as follows:
11 shares Pennsylvania Railroad Co,
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
91
THE BEMIS LECTURE FUND TRUSTEES
In Account ivith
THE BEMIS LECTURE FUND.
1913.
Dr.
Feb. 1.
Balai
Divic
ice
$981 69
lends
. Pennsylvania Railroad
135 00
Boston & Providence R. R.
100.00
N.Y.,N.H.&H.R.R. .
50.00
Fitchburg R. R. pfd
50.00
Old Colony R.R
70 00
Boston & Albany R. R. .
87.50
Boston & Maine R. R.
10.00
American Tel. & Tel. Co. .
480.00
Boston & Lowell R.R.
240.00
West End St. Ry. pfd.
40.00
Northern Idaho & Mont. Power pfd.
75.00
Rights,
Pennsylvania Railroad
21.95
Coupons,
New York Railway, 4s
40.00
u
Utah Co., 6s
180.00
u
Southern Railway, 4s ...
120.00
(I
New York Ry. Adj. (1912) .
30.84
11
New York Ry. Adj. (1913) .
155.44
Inter
est on deposit
18.77
$2,886.19
1913. Cr.
Feb. 3. Powell Printing Co., Programme, Oct. 19 .
4. Powell Printing Co., Programme, Jan. 28 .
5. Atlanta University Quartette. July 16, 1912
6. Lewis B. Allyn, Lecture ....
21. Alexander Lockwitzky, Lecture
March 6. The Fisher Shipp Concert Co., Concert .
19. Claude Bennett, Lectuie ....
April 1. O. L. Storey Scenic Co., a/c Stage Scenery
3. Chauncey J. Hawkins, Lecture .
8. M. H. Doherty, Teams, to March 1st
June 2. 100 Rights — Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
3. Subscription — 10 Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
$8.50
8.75
50.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
135.00
89.50
50.00
25.50
45.00
500.00
92
Sept.
4
Oct.
22
23
29
Nov.
18
Dec.
3
17
24
30
31
1914
Jan.
2
5
6
12
23
J. F. Farrar & Son, Barge, Jan. 23 and March 13
P. A. Carter, Envelopes, stamps and labor
Dr. E. H. Byington, Lecture
George L. Cousins, Barge (3 ) 1912 .
Lincoln Wirt, Lecture
Charles C. Gorst, Lecture .
Belvidere Singers, Concert .
P. A. Carter, Postals and Labor
Powell Printing Co., Programmes (2 )
Champ Clark, Lecture
M. H. Doherty, Teams, to Nov. 1. .
Anchor Linotype Printing Co., postals
J. F. Farrar & Co., Barge, Dec. 17
The Scotney Co., Concert ....
P. A. Carter, Envelopes, Stamps and Labor
6.00
2.75
38.00
9.00
50.57
25.00
87.50
2.85
11.50
300.00
10.50
2.00
3.00
150.00
2.75
Feb.
Balance
1,047.52
$2,886.19
The Fund of $30,000 is invested as follows:
50 shares Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
30 " Boston & Lowell Railroad Co.
10 " Boston & Providence Railroad Co.
10 " Boston & Albany Railroad Co.
10 " Fitchburg Railroad Co.
10 " Old Colony Railroad Co.
10 " West End Street Railway, preferred.
10 " New York, New Haven & Hartford R. R. Co.
10 " Boston & Maine Railroad Co., common.
60 " American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
50 " Northern Idaho & Montana Power Co., pfd.
$3,000 Utah Co., 6s, of 1917.
$4,000 New York Railways Co., 5s of 1942.
$1,000 New York Railways Co., 4s of 1942.
$3,000 Southern Railway Co., 4s of 1956.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
93
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH FOR THE
YEAR ENDING JAN. 31, 1914
An epidemic of measels occurred during the Spring of
1913. There were 48 cases reported.
Other contagious diseases were as follows : — one tuber-
culosis; one infantile paralysis; three diphtheria.
No written complaints of alleged nuisances have been
received during the past year.
The fumigation of the schoolhouses has been syste-
matically performed as usual.
No Inspector of Meat was appointed; the work having
been done by a member of the Board of Health.
Respectfully submitted,
E. W. HERMAN,
R. D. DONALDSON,
MARTIN M. WELCH.
94
ASSESSORS' REPORT.
The Board of Assessors submit the following report :
Number of residents assessed on property,
246
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non- residents assessed on property
103
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assessed on polls only,
187
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acres of land assessed,
8,740
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dwelling houses assessed,
258J
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horses assessed,
337
C(
cows assessed,
640
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neat cattle other than cows assessed,
104
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swine assessed,
246
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sheep assessed,
240
Value
of land, exclusive of buildings, $562,070 00
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buildings, exclusive of land,
880,545 00
" real estate,
" personal estate,
Total valuation,
State tax,
County tax,
State highway tax,
Town grants,
Total, $50,907 45
$1,442,615 00
2,934,995 00
$4,377,610 00
$7,680 00
3,874 45
103 00
39,250 00
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Number of polls,
335
Deduct part of corporation tax,
$2,083 74
Rate $11.00 per $1,000.
Amount to be collected
$48,823 71
CHARLES S. WHEELER,
WM. C. PEIRCE,
WM. H. SHERMAN,
Assessors.
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WATER COMMISSIONERS REPORT
The Water Commissioners herewith present their
Annual Report: —
The work of the year has been of a routine nature,
no new work having been done.
The repairs on the pipe system and at the Pumping
Station have been made under the direction of the
Superintendent. The Commissioners have endeavored
to keep the expenses at a minimum during the year, and
some work as the survey and plans of the last extensions
have been allowed to go over into next year. There are
no outstanding bills.
The receipts for the past year have been about $400
less than last year, owing to the fact that the railroad
took about S600 less water.
The records of the Venturii Meter at the Pumping
Station show that about 5,000,000 gallons less water
was pumped than last year, in spite of the fact that more
water was wasted this year than ever before.
There were so many complaints about rusty water
that during the months of March, April and May, at
the suggestion of the State Board of Health, the Super-
intendent spent several days during each month going
from place to place blowing off the water at hydrants
and blow-offs, which accounts for the large consumption
during those months, but it is interesting to note that
these months, with the exception of July, were the only
ones during the year when the consumption was equal
to the corresponding months of 1912.
Last year we called attention to the matter of instal-
ling an electric pump, but as no : Article was inserted in
the Warrant, nothing was done about it.
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We wish again to urge upon the Town the advisability
of such a pump and strongly recommend that provision
be made for procuring the money for it. The necessity
of having a pump of this type was brought forcibly to the
attention of the Commissioners, when some much needed
repairs at the pumping station were being made last
Summer, and the water in the reservoir became very low.
As reported by the Town Treasurer last year in the
Profit and Loss Account of the Water Works under
Liabilities, there has been paid into the Water Works'
Treasury from direct taxation: —
The Special Sinking Fund of, $2,311 47
And Town Loan, 2,476 04
Making a Total of, $4,787 51
Mention is made of this amount in order that it may
be on record, so that in the future, if the Town so desires,
and the financial condition of the Water Works so admit,
the money may be returned to the Town Treasury.
The validity of the bond issue, voted at the last Annual
Town Meeting, was questioned by many of our citizens,
and on a petition of ten tax payers, the matter was taken
before Mr. Justice Bailey of the Supreme Court, who
granted an injunction against the issue and the case was
carried to the full bench of the Supreme Court by the
Committee on Claims and has been argued, but no de-
cision has been rendered at the writing of this report.
We believe the Town cannot afford to impair its credit
by issuing any bonds about which there is the least
suspicion.
We wish again to call the attention of the Town to the
uncollected water rates amounting to $956.57, or about
7% of the full year's rates, and while the Commissioners
have had the power to force payment or shut off the
water, it seemed best, owing to the stringency of the time,
to allow more leeway this year. We believe, however, it
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is unfair to the majority of the water takers that the
delinquents should have the use of this money instead
of paying their bills when due.
Meters
There has been considerable agitation among some of
our citizens as to the advisibility of the Town adopting
the meter system for its water w T orks, and it has been
hinted that the present Water Board is responsible for
the present high water rates. It should be remembered
that the enlargement of the water system has taken
place under the Fixture Rate and would not have been
made under a meter system, as under such a system
each extension would have borne its own total expense.
Under the present system the guarantee is simply
for a certain per cent of the cost, for five years.
Foreseeing the present conditions, in 1911, at the
Annual Meeting, the Chairman of the Water Board
warned the Town that if the policy of extensions and
bond issues were continued, the time was not far distant
when the works would cease to be self-supporting.
The water system in a Town like Lincoln should be
treated in a broad, general way as taxes, for the good of all
of its citizens and we are glad this Town has so regarded
it in many of the extensions, when only a small guarantee
but little more than the interest on cost of construction
has been required.
In one instance, the extension from Wheeler's lane to
the State Highway, no guarantee was required, while it
cost over $6,300, and has never been a source of much
revenue, nevertheless we think the Town pursued the
right policy, because by so doing the whole of the north
part of the Town is supplied with water.
We heard of but two reasons why meters should be
installed.
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First, the individual making the claim would pay less
for water used and
Second, that it would be more equitable.
In answer to the first reason, we have to say that the
water works have not been receiving more money than
was needed to run the works.
If everybody who wants meters is to pay less than
they have been paying, who is to make up the deficit?
We have yet to hear of any one who advocates meter
rates, who expects to pay more for water than he has
been paying. It is always someone else who uses more.
No one should be deceived by the argument that under
the meter system one simply pays for what he uses
and the cost is determined by dividing the total cost
of running the works by the number of gallons of water
pumped. Such is not the case. We are told by a
competent engineeer that this Town would do well
under a complete meter system, if we sold one half of
the water pumped.
One of the towns near Boston, having a complete
meter system and no reservoir, the water being taken
directly in the main from the Metropolitan System,
sold only 66f % of the water bought.
With the small population supplied, about 1,000, and
the long lines of pipes (about 25J miles) there must of
necessity be a large waste of water to keep the pipes clear.
Under the meter system, for a time, the waste would be
greater, owing to the restricted use.
In answer to the second reason, "that it would be more
equitable."
In 1905, the Town had a Comptroller of the Water
Works and he employed Mr. Leonard Metcalf of Concord
as an expert engineer.
Mr. Metcalf was furnished with every detail that could
be obtained in regard to the works, and his report to
the Water Board was that the Town could not instal a
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complete meter system and pay its bills unless the
minimum rate should be fixed at $23.00.
What would this mean to the Town?
That ^the one who now pays $10.00 would be obliged
to pay $23.00.
Who would profit by the change?
Not the Town as a municipality, for it would cost more
to run the works under the meter system. Not the one
who now pays $10.00, for he would pay $23.00. Not the
one who now pays $23.00 for his rate would remain the
same. The persons benefited would be those who now
pay large rates and those who use water only a part of
the year, and these amount to 5 % of all the number of
services. As the larger part of the expenses of the works
consisting of Sinking Fund, Interest and Bonds continues
during the whole of the year (in 1912 these amounted to
7/11 of the total expenditures) it seems right that those
who use the water only in the Summer, when the cost
is the greatest, should pay their proportion of these
expenses. The inequalities which exist under the present
system are in favor of the small takers.
We believe the present water rates should be reduced
as soon as possible and believe it can be done in this way.
At the present time the Town pays $15.00 each for
hydrant service ; the average'of the'State is about $25.00.
If the additional $10.00 iper hydrant Vere assessed it
would yield $1,220 more for the works.
The personal property holder and the non-resident
tax payers are indirectly benefited by the water works,
and we see no reason why they should not contribute
something to its support.
In addition to this amount, the last of the series of
$1,000 bonds due each year will be paid, Dec. 1, 1914.
The expenses, therefore, for 1915 will be reduced to
that extent.
We believe substantial reductions can be made in the
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present rates in 1915, and this will prove to be more
satisfactory to the Town in the long run than any meter
system. Appended are the usual statistics.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
JOSEPH S. HART,
WILLIAM H. SHERMAN,
Water Commissioners.
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SUMMARY OF STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING FEBRUARY i, 1914.
Lincoln Water Works, Lincoln, Middlesex County, Mass.
General Statistics
Population by census of 1910, 1,175.
Date of construction, 1874.
By whom owned, Town.
Source of supply, Sandy Pond.
Mode of supply, Pumping.
Pumping Statistics
Laidlaw-Dunn-Gordon, Cross compound Fly Wheel
Pump, 12" and 20|" x 5| " x 12".
Description of fuel used.
Kind, hard and soft coal.
Brand of coal, Lackawanna, New River.
Average price of hard coal per gross ton, delivered, $7.50.
Average price of soft coal, per gross ton, delivered, $5.91.
Percentage of ash.
Wood, price per cord, $5.50.
Coal consumed for the year in pumping,
Pounds of wood consumed, equivalent amount of coal,
Total equivalent coal consumed for the year, 388,340 lbs.
Total pumpage for the year, 75,817,500 gallons.
Average static head against which pumps work 148.5 ft.
Average dynamic head against which pumps work 160 ft*
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Number of gallons pumped per pound of equivalent coal,
195.2
Duty.
Cost of Pumping, figured on pumping station expenses,
viz., $2,927.34.
Per million gallons pumped, $38.59. /
Per million gallons raised one foot (dynamic ), 24.1 cents.
Statistics of Consumption of Water
Estimated total population at date, 1,175.
Estimated population on lines of pipe, 1,145.
Estimated population supplied, 1,145.
Total water pumped for the year, 75,817,340 gallons.
Passed through meters, 22,675,509 gallons.
Percentage of consumption metered 29.9 +
Average daily consumption, 207,700 gallons.
^Gallons per day to each inhabitant, 145. +
*Gallons per day to each consumer, 148.9.
^Gallons per day to each tap, 536. +
*The metered water sold to R. R. Co. is deducted from
the total consumption in making these averages.
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Statistics Relating to Distribution System
1.
2.
3.
5.
7.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Mains.
Kind of pipe, cast iron
and cement lined.
Sizes, from 4" to 12".
Extended ft.
during year.
Discontinued 00 ft.
during year.
Total now in use?
26,411 miles.
Cost of repairs per
mile,
Number of leaks per
.mile, .49.
Length of pipes less 23.
than 4 inches diam.,
900 feet.
Number of hydrants
added during year, 0.
Number of hydrants
(public and private)
now in use, 122.
Number of stop gates
added during year,
0.
Number of stop gates
now in use > 133.
Number of stop gates
smaller than 4 inch,
4.
Number of blow-offs,
29.
Range of pressure on
mains 40 lbs. to 102
lbs.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
24.
25.
26.
Services.
Kind of pipe, galv.
iron and cement
lined.
Sizes,!" to 4".'
Extended 145 ft.
Discontinued 00 feet.
Total now in use,
miles.
Number of service
taps added during
year, 10.
Number now in use,
318.
Average length of
service, 12 feet.
Average cost of serv-
ice for the year,
$15.00.
Number of meters
added, 0.
Number now in use,
43.
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Engineer's Report
Duration Number
of Days
Gallons
Pounds
Rain Pumping Pi
imped
Pumped
Fuel
Fall
Hrs. M.
Feb.,
1913
5,552,981
35,808
1.50
130 50
21
March,
(<
5,644,660
31,110
6.11
140 20
21
April,
n '
5,510,960
28,402
3.75
135 10
19
May,
a
6,536,265
28,888
3.85
144 35
20
June,
a
7,106,906
31,595
1.13
157 30
21
July,
a
10,448,523
43,830
1.93
232 10
24
Aug.,
a
7,815,431
34,286
3.52
182 00
25
Sept.,
ti
6,699,709
32,909
3.02
158 50
23
Oct.,
it
5,590,578
29,789
6.70
133 00
19
Nov.,
a
5,103,072
27,929
.81
129 35
18
Dec,
et
4,464,118
27,567
4.14
123 35
17
Jan.,
1914
5,996,130
36,227
1.46
152 00
23
76,469,333 388,340 37.92
1819 35
251
Daily,
209,505 g
allons
Largest
Day, July 9,
1,057,512 g
allons
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RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR
Domestic, $6,926 45
Hydrants, 1,830 00
Public Buildings, * 85 45
Highway Department, 22 00
Cemetery Commissioner, 2 years, 20 00
Total Domestic Rate,
$8,883 90
Meters
Boston & Maine R. R. Company,
Water Troughs,
Centre School,
Other Meter Rates,
$1,409 15
413 46
102 62
1,394 38
Total Meter Rates,
Interest,
Sundries,
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3,319 61
12 72
15 27
Total Receipts,
812,231 50
Payments
Expense,
Fuel,
Salaries,
Interest,
$148 68
1,579 14
1,681 50
3,215 00
Repairs and Renewals : —
Account Reservoir,
Service Pipes,
Pipe System,
Pump Station,
57 60
125 59
326 74
615 71
Construction : —
Account Service Pipes,
Bonds,
Sinking Fund,
293 30
2,000 00
2,173 37
Total,
Balance on hand, Feb. 1,1914,
Uncollected,
$12,216 63
14 87
956 57
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WATER
Payments
Jas. T. Laird, Services as Superintendent
and Engineer, $1,039 00
Jas. T. Laird, Labor of Horse, 86 00
Frank Cunningham, Services as Fireman, 204 00
Frank Cunningham, Labor on Water
Extensions, 150 07
Waltham Coal Co., Coal, 274 24
M. L. Snelling, Coal, 1,223 67
M. L. Snelling, Teaming Coal, 63 90
Boston & Maine R. R., Freight, 3 03
National Express Co., Express, 14 78
C. S. Wheeler, Treasurer, Coupons, Due
March 1st, 877 50
C. S. Wheeler, Treasurer, Coupons, Due
June 1st, 642 50
First National Bank, Coupons, Due June 1st, 000 00
First National Bank, Coupons, Due Sept,
1st, 877 50
First National Bank, Coupons, Due, May
1st, 87 50
First National Bank Coupons, Due Nov. 1st, 87 50
First National Bank, Payments of Coupons,
Due May 1st, 642 50
First National Bank, two $500 Bonds, Due
Sept. 1st, 1,000 00
Edison Electric Light Co., Service of Light, 11 15
John F. Farrar & Son, 1 Cord of Pine Wood, 6 00
Benjamin W. Pike, Set of Harness, 13 00
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6
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26
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2,173
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2
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87
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11
63
54
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7
38
78
00
M. H. Doherty, Horse Hire,
Geo. E. Crosby Co., Printing,
W. C. Pierce, Rent of Land,
Frank F. Place Co., Repairing Clock,
William Johnson, Services, ,
Commissioners of Sinking Fund, Sinking
Fund,
Jas. T. Calkins, Digging and Filling Trench,
Roger Sherman, Moving Ashes,
Waltham Coal Co., Pipe,
Cemetery Commissioners, Wood,
Andrew J. Dougherty, Reading Meters,
M. H. Doherty, Delivering Freight,
W. H. Sherman, Services as Commissioner,
Jos. S. Hart, M. D., Services as Commis-
sioner, 75 00
Geo. L. Chapin, Services as Commissioner
and Collector, 250 00
R. D. Donaldson, Cash paid Boston Steam
Pump Co.,
C. S. Wheeler, Cash paid for Postage,
Chapman Valve Co., Supplies,
Eagle Oil and Supply Co., Supplies,
National Meter Co., Supplies,
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
Walworth Mfg. Co., Supplies,
Union Water Meter Co., Supplies,
Builders Iron Foundry, Supplies,
Laidlaw-Dunn-Gordon Co., Supplies,
David & Farnum Mfg. Co., Supplies,
J. B. Hunter & Co., Supplies,
Hodge Boiler Works, Supplies,
Jas. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
Allen Bros., Supplies,
Broad Gauge Iron Works, Supplies,
Chadwick Boston Lead Co., Supplies,
16
85
2
84
24
38
122
88
59
28
7
48
61
39
26
66
11
00
48
29
7
46
90
21
80
11
48
1
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3
20
4
72
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Wilson Lumber Co., Supplies,
Edson Mfg. Co., Supplies,
Boston St. P. & Rp. Co., Supplies,
Deane Steam Pump Co., Supplies,
Blake & Knowles St. P. Co., Supplies,
Garlock Packing Co., Supplies,
Revere Rubber, Supplies,
I. N. McRae, Labor and Supplies,
New Eng. Tel. & Tel. Co., Labor,
Geo. E. Winslow, Labor,
H. Mueller Mfg. Co., Labor,
John F. Farrar & Son, Labor,
Damon & Glenn, Labor,
Dan McAskill, Labor,
Kidder Bros., Digging Trench,
Hartford Insurance Co., Insurance,
Library Bureau, Stationary,
Wilkin Press, Stationary,
Andrew Peterson, Plants,
Estate of Thorndike, Over Payment on
Guarantee,
Roderick B. Laird, Making Out Water Bills,
C. S. Wheeler, Treas., Payment of $1,000
Bond, Series 1894,
Total,
3
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23
30
95
99
4
83
42
4
83
28
97
93
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53
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3
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6
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49
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1,000
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$12,216
63
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Month Total gallons Average gallon
1913. pumped. per day.
January 5,235,000 168,900
February 5,490,000 196,100
March 5,690,000 183,500
April 5,539,000 184,600
May 6,540,500 211,000
June 7,149,000 238,300
July 10,450,500 337,100
August 7,873,000 254,000
September 6,713,500 223,800
October 5,582,000 180,100
November 5,037,000 167,900
December 4,518,000 145,700
75,817,500 207,700
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WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT
WATER RECEIPTS.
Domestic, $8,883 90
Meters, 3,319 61
Uncollected, 956 57
$13,160 08
OUTSTANDING WATER BONDS.
Issue of 1894, due 1914, $1,000 00
Issue of 1897, due 1917, 10,000 00
Issue of 1900, due 1930, 23,000 00
Issue of 1902, due 1932, 9,000 00
Issue of 1903, due 1933, 5,000 00
Issue of 1904, due 1934, 5,000 00
Issue of 1906, due 1936, 14,000 00
Issue of 1907, due 1937, 4,000 00
Issue of 1907, due one each year, 7,000 00
Issue of 1911, " " " " 5,000 00
$83,000 00
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REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
The work of removing the less desirable trees, other
than those on lots of private ownership, has been con-
tinued. It is hoped that the consent of owners may be
granted that further removals, which in the judgment qf
your Commissioners would be an improvement to the
general appearance of the grounds, may be made.
As a certain amount of grading and additional trees
and shrubbery will be desirable in connection with the
general care of the grounds an appropriation equal to
that of last year is respectfully requested.
JULIUS .E. EVELETH,
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
JOSEPH S. HART,
Cemetery Commissioners.
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THE TOWN TREASURER IN ACCOUNT WITH
THE LINCOLN CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS
Received Fitchburg R. R. Co., dividends $10 00
" American Sugar Refining Co., dividends . . . 28
" Water Works for wood 116
Total $49 63
Deposited in the Middlesex Institution for Savings ... 49 63
The following is a list of the Securities of the Lincoln Cemetery Com-
missioners : — ■
Four Shares American Sugar Refining Co., preferred stock.
Three Shares Union Pacific R. R. Co., preferred stock.
Two Shares Fitchburg R. R. Co., preferred stock.
Also the following funds for the care of 'lots in cemetery,
deposited in the Middlesex Institution for Savings: —
OriJla J. Flint Fund, $300.00, interest accrued .
Samuel Hartwell Fund, $300.00, interest accrued
John H. Pierce Fund, $500.00, interest accrued.
Maria L. Thompson Fund, $500.00, interest accrued
Annie A. Ray Fund, $300.00, interest accrued .
Also
General Funds deposited in the Middlesex Institution for Savings
amounting to 417 41
(Signed) CHARLES S. WHEELER,
Town Treasurer.
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TREE WARDEN'S REPORT.
The Tree Warden submits to the Town his report for
the year 1913.
The work of this department this year has been mostly
against the brown tail and gypsy moths and elm leaf beetle
and has been carried on as it was the previous year,
cutting off brown tail nests and creosoting gypsy moth
nests on the trees on the highways and on private prop-
erty where owners wished to pay for the labor. Tanglefoot
bands were also put on trees along the roadsides, in the
badly infested places.
Spraying was started a week earlier than usual this
year, therefore enabling us to give more time to our elm
trees and helping us greatly toward holding the elm leaf
beetle in check; beginning the third week in May and
continuing to the last week in June. During this time all
the trees on the highways and about 200 acres of wood-
land were sprayed with very good results.
On account of the large flight of brown tail moths
through the town this year and the large number of oak
trees which we have on our roadsides, I found it necessary
to spray 11 days in August so as to kill the small brown
tail caterpillars which are hatched out and feeding at
this time, before they had a chance to make their nests
for the winter. This spraying was a success and is a
much easier way where it can be done than climbing
the trees and cutting off the nests.
During July, August, September and part of October
the dead wood was removed from trees on most of the
highways, and the brush cut and burned on the roadsides.
The total expenditure of this department this year was
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$4,437.81. Of this amount $2,096.12 has been returned
to the Town Treasurer from private work, leaving a net
cost of $2,341.59 to the Town, including the payment
which w T as made to the State Forester's office for the
new sprayer.
For the coming year I recommend that $2,500.00 be
appropriated for this work, $2,000,00 for brown tail and
gypsy moths and $500.00 for tree and elm leaf beetles.
JOHN J. KELLIHER,
Tree Warden.
133
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS
The Committee on Claims make the following report :
The case of George L. Chapin and Others v. The Town
of Lincoln and Charles S. Wheeler, which was entered in
the Supreme Court on the 13th of May, 1913, and which
presents the question whether the Town has the right to
issue bonds for the purpose of restoring to the treasury
money expended for water purposes, was heard before a
single justice who directed that an injunction should issue
restraining the Town from issuing bonds as proposed.
The case was reported to the Supreme Court and was
argued before that Court on the 27th of January in the
present year, and no decision has yet been announced.
The case of Town of Lincoln v. George L. Chapin and
the First Parish, resulted in a decree determining the
boundary between Mr. Chapin and the Town and also
fixing the line between the Town and the Parish. By this
decree a portion of the present schoolhouse building
stands upon land which does not belong to the Town.
Exceptions to the decree have been filed but under the
vote of the Town passed at the last meeting, they have
not been pressed, pending negotiations between the
Parish and the Town for a settlement of the boundary
between them.
These negotiations have progressed for some time with
the result that the Parish proposes that an agreement
and mutual release, as stated in the letter of Mr. Hodges
appended to this report, be executed by the Parish and
the Town.
The effect of this would be to make the so-called
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"Bedford Road" the boundary between the land of the
Town and land of the Parish, except that so much of the
land on the west side of the road as is given to the Town
by the decree already mentioned would be excepted from
the holding of the Parish.
The agreement further provides that the land assigned
to the Parish shall be used by it only for parochial pur-
poses and the land assigned to the Town shall be used by
it only for municipal purposes, and the only effect would
be to leave the use of the land by the inhabitants of the
Town much as it is used today. The right of way from
the road to the schoolhouse is also secured.
The title of the Parish and the Town to the land in
question is very difficult to ascertain, and it is very
doubtful whether any court would establish a line with
confidence. The division proposed leaves the land sub-
stantially as it is and only terminates the dispute by
giving each of the contending parties title to a portion
of the land. The land itself can be of very little pe-
cuniary value, and your Committee are of opinion that it
makes very little practical difference whether the title
to the land is in the Parish or the Town.
We think however that there should be released to the
Town so much of the land on which the present school
building stands, as is by the decree assigned to other
parties. Such a release would give no one anything of
much value but would relieve the Town from the neces-
sity perhaps of taking away such large portions of the
present building as would make the residue practically
worthless. While the building is used as a school, the
right of the Town to maintain it as it is, would hardly
be questioned, but the building may be useful for other
purposes and the cutting off of what stands on the land of
others would be an expensive and destructive operation.
135
We think that it is for the interest of all parties that the
release proposed be made, if the land on which the school
house stands be released to the Town.
MOORFIELD STOREY,
JULIUS E. EVELETH,
CHARLES S. WHEELER.
George Clarendon Hodges, Counsellor at Law,
31 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.
February 17, 1914.
Dear Mr. Storey: —
On behalf of the First Parish of Lincoln, I suggest as a
fair settlement of the differences between the Parish and
the Town, in regard to the Common:
That the decision of the Land Court stand;
That the Town release and quitclaim to the Parish the
land lying westerly and northerly from the middle line
of the Bedford Road, excepting therefrom the parcel to
which title in the Town was registered under the Land
Court's decision;
That the Parish release and quitclaim to the Town the
land lying easterly and southerly of that middle line of
the Bedford Road, and
That as a part of the mutual releases, it be understood
and agreed that, thereafter, the Parish and its successors
shall maintain, substantially as hitherto, the tract re-
leased to them and use the same for parochial purposes
only, and the Town shall . maintain, substantially as
hitherto, the tract released to it, and use the same for
civic purposes only, and, without acquiring under the
mutual releases any rights of way over the tract quit-
claimed to the Parish, may continue its use thereof
substantially as heretofore, for purposes of access to the
parcel of land excepted from its release to the Parish —
136
that being the parcel to which title in the Town was
registered by the decision of the Land Court.
This would release to the Parish on the west of the
Bedford Road a small tract purchased by the Town, and
in turn would release to the Town on the east of the Bed-
ford Road, a tract, (in my judgment, rather larger), now
belonging to the Parish under the deed of Flint to Brown
and others in 1745. In stating the relative dimensions
I have taken no account whatever of the land actually
occupied by the church edifice on the one side or by the
Town Hall on the other.
Under this plan there would be no change in the use of
the Common.
Very truly yours,
GEORGE CLARENDON HODGES.
Moorfield Storey, Esq.,
53 State Street,
Boston, Mass.
137
LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Trustees have the honor to submit the following
statement, and financial showing, as respects the doings
of the Library for the year just closed.
CHARLES F. ADAMS,
Chairman Trustees.
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STATISTICAL REPORT OF THE LINCOLN
PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE YEAR ENDING
FEB. i, 1914
Number of volumes in Library, Feb. 1, 1913, 9,675
Increase by purchase, 190
Increase by gift, 5
Increase by binding periodicals, 13
Total increase 209
Number of volumes rebound, 52
Number of volumes withdrawn, replaced by
new editions, 6
Number of volumes in Library, Feb. 1, 1914, 9,884
Total delivery of books for year, 7,895
Largest delivery in one day (April 16), 122
Smallest delivery in one day (Dec. 30), 39
Number of days Library was open, 103
140
LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Gifts of books, periodicals, etc., have been received
from the following persons: — Hon. C. F. Adams,
Doubleday, Page Co., Mr. Geo. Farrar, Lieutenant C.
E. Gilpin, Mr. Arthur E. Horton, Mr. Franklin
McNeagh, Mrs. Harriet C. Richardson, Mr. J. Waldo
Smith, Mr. H. S. Sears, Miss Bertha Scripture, Miss
Anna Tarbell, Secretary of Treasury Department,
Washington.
141
LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
ACCESSIONS TO THE LIBRARY FOR 1913.
BIOGRAPHY.
Agassiz, Alexander. Letters and recollections: With a sketch
of his life and work, edited by G. Agassiz . . . 641 . 5
Albee, Helen R. The gleam 641 . 8
Barr, Amelia E. All the days of my life: An autobiography.
The red leaves of a human heart 644 . 2
Barrows, Isabel C. A sunny life: The biography of Samuel
June Barrows • . 632 . 18
DeKoven, Mrs. R. Life and letters of John Paul Jones. 2 vols. 631 .22
Disraeli, Benjamin. Life of B. Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield.
2 Vols 643.15
Edgecumbe, Richard, Editor. Diary of Frances Lady Shelley,
1787-1817 632.19
Egan, Maurice Francis. Everybody's St. Francis . . . 643.16
Home, C. Silvester. David Livingstone 643.17
Hunt, Caroline L. Life of Ellen H. Richards . . . . 643 . 19
La Follette, Robert M. La Follette's autobiography: A
personal narrative of political experiences . . . 644.5
Lodge, Henry Cabot. Early memories 641.2
London, Jack. John Barleycorn 632.20
McCarthy, Justin. Our book of memories. Letters of Justin
McCarthy to Mrs. Campbell Praed 643.20
Meade, George. Life and letters of George Gordon Meade:
Major General United States. 2 vols 644.1
Miur, John. Story of my boyhood and youth .... 634 . 20
Norton, Eliot. Letters: with biographical comment by his
daughter Sara Norton, and M. A. DeWolfe Howe 2 vols. 641 . 3
Parker, David B. A Chautauqua boy in '61 and afterwards.
Edited by Torrence Parker 644.4
Pennington, Patience. A woman rice planter: With an intro-
duction by Owen Wister 641.6
Pickett, George E. Heart of a soldier; as revealed in the
intimate letters of George E. Pickett, C. S. A. . . . 644 . 3
Pickett, Mrs. George E. Pickett and his men . . . . 636.10
Pillsbury, Albert E. Lincoln and slavery 641.7
Powell, E. Alexander. Gentlemen rovers .... 414.24
Smalley, George W. Anglo American memories . . . 643.18
Washburn, Stanley. Nogi : A man against the background ol a
great war . . . 537 . 4
142
HISTORY.
Adams, Charles Francis. Trans- Atlantic solidarity: Lectures
delivered before the University of Oxford in Easter and
Trinity terms, 1913 352.12
'"Tis sixty years since." Address of Charles Francis
Adams, Founder's day, January 16, 1913. University of
South Carolina . . . 352 . 13
Coburn, Frank Warren. Battle of April 19, 1775 : In Lexington,
Concord, Lincoln, Arlington, Cambridge, Somerville, and
Charlestown, Massachusetts 356.12
Hudson, Charles. History, of the town of Lexington, Mass.,
from its first settlement to 1868. Revised and continued
to 1912 by the Lexington Historical Society . . . 351.4
Lamson, Daniel S. History of the town of Weston, Mass. . 351.5
Lang, Andrew. Short history of Scotland 355 . 14
Morse, Edwin M. Causes and effects in American history:
The story of the origin and development of the nation . 355 . 15
Rhodes, James Ford. Lectures on the American Civil War:
delivered before the University of Oxford, in Easter and
Trinity terms, 1912 . . " 348.7
Thayer, William Roscoe. Short history of Venice . . . 352.11
Vital Records of Lincoln, Mass., to the year, 1850 . . . 351.7
Vital records of Lexington, Mass., to January 1, 1898 . . . 351 . 8
Young, Bowman. Battle of Gettysburg 355.15
TRAVEL AND DESCRIPTION.
Bryce, James. South America: Observations and impressions 446.23
Castle, William R. Hawaii, past and present .... 411.18
Collier, Price. Germany and the Germans: From an American
point of view . . . 411.17
Crawford, Mary Caroline. Romantic days in the eaily republic 446 . 22
Elmendorf, Dwight L. A camera crusade; through the
Holy Land 421.20
Enock, C. Reginald. Secret of the Pacific 436.30
Franck, Harry A. Zone policeman 88: A close range study of
the Panama Canal and its workers 421.21
Irving, Washington. Captain Bonneville. 2 vols. . . . 447.6
Kendall, Elizabeth. Wayfarer in China: Impiessions of a trip
across West China and Mongolia 447.5
Laut, Agnes C. Through our unknown Southwest. The
wonderland of the United States. Little known and
unappreciated. The home of the cliff dweller, the Hopi,
and the forest ranger 414.21
143
Meriwether, Lee. Seeing Europe by automobile: A five-
thousand-mile motor trip through France, Switzerland,
Germany, and Italy, with an excursion into Andorra,
Corfu, Dalmatia, and Montenegro 446.21
Morley, Margaret W. Carolina mountains 414.23
Stock, Ralph. Confessions of a tender foot. Being a true and
unvarnished account of his world wanderings . . . 414.22
White, Stewart Edward. Land of footprints .... 447.5
SCIENCE. USEFUL ARTS.
Curtiss, Glenn H. and Post, Augustus. The Curtiss aviation
book 144.25
Farmer, Fannie Merritt. New book of cookery . . . 141.25
Hortico, Louis. Art in France 143.27
Ko ester, Frank. Electricity for farm and home . . . . 137.27
Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture.. Fifty-ninth
annual report of the Secretary of the State Board of
Agriculture. Together with the twenty-fourth annual
report of the Agricultural Experiment Station . . 214.10
Munroe, James Phinney. New demands in education . . 147.26
Neil, Marion Harris. How to cook in casserole dishes . . 131 . 8
Robinson, John H. Principles and practise of poultry culture 112.12
Rosenau, M. J. The milk question 144.24
REGLIGION. PHILOSOPHY.
Gordon, George A. Revelation and the ideal .... 1137.7
Kaufman, Herbert. Do something! Be something! A new
philosophy of human efficiency 1123.14
King, Henry Churchill. Religion as life 1137.8
McAfee, Cleland-Boyd. The greatest English classic: A study
of the King James version of the Bible and its influence
on life and liteiature 1137.6
McComb, Samuel. Prayer, what it is, and what it does. The
latest conception of the oldest force in the world . . 1137.9
Rauschenb erg, Walter. Christianizing the social order . . 1134.16
FICTION.
Bacon, Josephine. Daskam. The inheritance
Barclay, Florence L. The broken halo
Blackwood, Algernon. A prisoner in fairyland
Brown, Alice. Vanishing points .
Burnett, Frances Hodgson. T. Tembarom
Cather, Willa Sibert. O pioneers
Carleton, William. New lives for old .
752 . 15
764.7
751.28
751.1
764.4
751.26
751.4
144
Churchill, Winston. Inside the cup 751 . 9
Crockett, S. R. Patsy 752.24
Davis, Richard Harding. Red Cross girl 752.14
Farnol, Jeffery. Amateur gentleman 751.17
Gale, Zona. Christmas 751.6
Glasgow, Ellen. Virginia 751 . 12
Hallard, Alys. On the Branch; from the French of Pierre De
Coulevain 751.3
Harrison, Henry Sydnor. V. Vs. Eyes 751 . 18
Houseman, Lawrence. King John of Jingals: Story of a
monarch in difficulties 751 . 22
Howells, William Dean. New leaf mills 752.21
Hutchinson, A. S. M. The happy warrior . . . . 752.26
Irvine, Alexander. My lady of the chimney corner . . . 751 . 19
Jacobs, W. W. Odd craft 751.20
Johnston, Mary. The long roll . . . . * . . . 752.25
Lincoln, Joseph C. Mr. Pratt's patients 751 . 14
Rise of Roscoe Payne 752 . 20
Lippmann, Julie M. Making over Martha .... 764.6
Locke, William J. Stella Maris 751.4
London, J. Smoke Bellew 752.17
Martin, Edward Sandford. Reflections of a begining husband 764. 10
Merwin, Samuel. The citadel 752.22
Mitchell, S. Weir. West ways: A village chronicle . . . 764.1
Montgomery, L. M. The golden road 764.5
Montague, Margaret Prescott. Linda 752.23
Oppenheim, E. Phillips. The mischief maker .... 751.8
Porter, Eleanor H. Pollyanna 764.4
Porter, Sidney (O.Henry). Four million . . ". . . . 751.24
Porter, Sidney (O. Henry). Options 751.29
The trimmed lamp ......... 752 . 18
Voice of the city 752 . 19
Richards, Laura E. Miss Jimmy 751 . 16
Scott, Gertrude Fisher. Jean Cabot at Ashton . . . . 752.13
Sidgwick, Ethel. Succession 761 . 1
Silberrad, Una L. Karen of Lowbole 751.23
Sinclair, May. Flaw in the crystal 752 . 16
Singsmaster, Elsie. Gettysburg stories of the red harvest and
the aftermath 751 . 5
Stratton-Porter, Gene. Laddie 751.25
Thompson, Adele E. Brave heart Elizabeth: A story of the
Ohio border 751.21
Tompkinsj Juliet W. Ever after 751.11
Ward, Mrs. Humphrey. The Coryston family . . . 764.9
Mating of Lydia 751.2
145
CHILDREN'S BOOKS.
Alcott, Louisa M. Aunt Jo's scrap bag. 6 vols. . . . 838.5
Under the lilacs 838.4
Arthur, E. B. Sonny boy's day at the Zoo 1242.6
Collins, Francis A. The wireless man : His work and adventure
on land and sea 846.25
Bicknell, Leona Mildred. How a little girl went to Africa: As
told by herself 1238.16
Baldwin, James. The Sampo; hero adventures from the
Finnish Kalevala 846 . 22
Baibour, Ralph Henry. Crofton chums 838.6
Burgess, Thornton W. Adventures of Johnny Chuck . . 1242.4
Adventures of Reddy Fox 1242.5
Craik, Dinah M. Adventures of a Brownie; as told to my child 846 . 24
Demetrius, George. When I was a boy in Greece . . . 1238.17
Douglas, Amanda M. Red house children at Grafton . . . 1242.9
Dowd, Emma C. Polly of Lady Gay cottage .... 1241.18
Dudley, Albertus T. The half-miler 1242.11
Eaton, Walter Prichard. Boy scouts of Berkshire . . . 838.7
Fraser, Chelsea Curtis. Every boy's book of handicraft,
sports, and amusements; worth while plans for the
general activities of the modern boy, be he handy or
unhandy 1242.19
Harris, Garrard. Joe the book farmer; making good on the land 1242.12
Hawkins, Chauncey J. Ned Brewster's year in the big woods 1242.7
Hough, Emerson. Young Alaskans in the Rockies . . . 1242.16
Johnston, Annie Fellows. Miss Santa Claus of the Pullman . 1242 . 17
Maeterlinck, Mme. Georgette (Leblanc. ) Children's blue
bird; translated by A. Teixeira de Mattos . . . 1242.1
Lindsay, Maud. Mother stories 1241.21
More mother stories 1241.22
Maule, Harry E. Boy's book of new inventions . . . 1241.19
Moulton, Louise Chandler. Bed-time stories .... 1241.23
More bed-time stories 1241 . 24
Otis, James. , Boy scouts in a lumber camp 1242.13
Pyle, Howard. The wonder clock 1241 . 25
Richards, Laura E. Little master 1242.18
Roberts, Charles G. D. Feet of the furtive .... 1241.20
Rolt- Wheeler, Francis. Boy with the U. S. fisheries . . . 1241.26^
Sabin, Edwin L. With Carson and Fremont . . . 838.8
Schultz, James Willard. With the Indians in the Rocki3s . 1241.27
Smith, E. Boyd. Railroad book: Bob and Betty's summer on
the railroad 1242 . 3
Smith, Mary P. Wells. Boy captive in Canada . . . . 846.24
Tappan, Eva March. American hero stories .... 1221.27
European hero stories 1221.28
House with the silver door . 1242.15
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Tomlinson, Everett T. Boy sailors of 1812 : A story of Perry's
victory on Lake Erie in 1813 1242.10
Young minute man of 1812 1227.23
Young sharpshooter: Story of the Peninsular campaign
in 1862 1242 . 8
Wells, Carolyn. Patty's social season . . . . . . 1242.14
Wood, Charles S. "Don't give up the ship" .... 1227.24
GENERAL LITERATURE.
Arnold, Gertrude Weld. Mother's list of books for children . 1537.15
Benson, Arthur Christopher. Along the road. Contents: —
Old England. An Autumn landscape. St. Govan's.
A ruined house. St. Anthony in the Fells. Antiquities
and amenities. Mottoes. On being interrupted. De-
mocracy. Absent-mindedness. Peace. Conversation.
Art and life. Sympathy. Jealousy. Home truths.
Superstition. Letter-writing. Vulgarity. Sincerity.
Resolutions, Publicity and privacy. Experience. Res-
ignation. The wind. Use of poetry. War. On mak-
ing friends. Compulsory Greek. Gambling. Hymns.
Preachers and preaching. The yourger generation.
Reading. Biography. Gossip. Tactfulness. The inner life 1536.20
Briggs, Le Baion Russell. College life: Essays reprinted from
"School, College, and Character," and ' 'Routine and
ideals" 1537.20
Brooks, John Graham. American syndicalism .... 1537.18
Crothers, Samuel McChord. Humanly speaking. Contents: —
Humanly speaking. In the hands of a receiver. The
contemporaneousness of Rome. The American tempera-
ment. The unaccustomed ears of Europe. Thetoryism
of travellers. The obviousness of Dickens. Spoiled
children of civilization. On realism as an investment.
To a citizen of the old school 1537.12
Fisher, Dorothy Canfield. A Montessori mother . . . 1316.15
Hornaday, William T. Our vanishing wild life: Its preserva-
tion and extermination 1334.28
Hunter, George Lei and. Home furnishings: Facts and figures
about furniture, carpets and rugs, lamps and lighting
fixtures, wall papers, window shades and draperies,
tapestries, etc 1325.29
Lee, Gei aid Stanley. Crowds: A moving picture of democracy;
in five boooks. Crowds and machines. Letting the
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Martin, Edward Sandford. Unrest of women .... 1536.21
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Needham, Mary Master. Folk festivals : Their growth and how
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Century magazine for 1911, 1912. Vols. 81, 82, 83, 84.
Harper's magazine for 1911, 1912. Vols. 124, 125.
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
School Committee
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
FOR THE
SCHOOL YEAR 1913
150
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
HENRY E. WARNER, Chairman, Term expires 1914
ANTHONY J. DOHERTY, Secre tary, Term expires 1916
MRS. ELIZABETH W. BLODGETT,
Terms expires 1915
Superintendent of Schools
C. S. LYMAN
Supervisor of Drawing and Manual Training
WALTER F. BRACKETT
Supervisor of Cooking and Sewing
MRS. ABBIE P. SMITH
Teachers
Lincoln Grrammar Grades VII — VIII
ABBIE H. BOWLBY
Lincoln Grammar Grades V — VI
KATHARINE E. WORKS
Lincoln Primary Grades III — IV
HELEN M. BOWKER
Lincoln Primary Grades I — //
HATTIE B. HEATH
South Primary Grades I — II — III
HELEN P. JONES
Special Teacher
PRISCILLA 0. AMES
Truant Officer
JAMES T. LAIRD
Janitors
Lincoln
EDWARD BANNON
South
PATRICK J. LENNON
Note — Mr Edward R. Farrar, whose term expired last
year, was a member of the committee for nineteen
years, and during sixteen years he was the secretary.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
When the schools opened for the Fall term it was
with five new teachers. These new teachers have
taken up their work with enthusiasm and efficiency,
and we doubt if there has ever been a time in the history
of the Lincoln schools when the teaching force has been
animated by an equal spirit of co-operation, harmony,
and interest in the work.
Nevertheless, such frequent changes in the teaching
force as we have experienced in the last few years are
to be deplored. The chief cause for these changes
has been the offer of larger salaries elsewhere. As a
rule teachers' salaries are much too small. The fact
that we, as a community, have accustomed ourselves
to paying small salaries should not blind us to the
real situation.
The fact that so many of our teachers have been
offered higher salaries to go elsewhere, although a
pleasing recognition of the efficiency of our teaching
force, shows that if we wish to continue that efficiency
we must pay for it.
We feel that the time has come to meet this matter
squarely, both in fairness to the teachers and to protect
our schools.
We wish to take this occasion to condemn most
strongly the action of those school authorities who seek
to tempt a teacher to desert her classes during the
school year. A willingness to demoralize the work of
another school and to weaken the sense of responsibility
and devotion which is the proud characteristic of the
teaching profession, merits public condemnation.
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The accompanying report of the Superintendent calls
attention to the increase in the number of pupils. At
the Centre School the pupils are divided into four
rooms, each room being in charge of a separate teacher.
There is one large room in the building which has not
been fitted up as a class room as yet, which can be so
fitted at any time. If that were to be done, it would
necessitate another teacher to take charge of it. While
there is a fifth teacher regularly employed at this
school, her work is such that it could not well be com-
bined with having charge of a class room. We hesitate
to add another class room until it is clear that attend-
ance will continue sufficiently large to make that neces-
sary, but unless there is soon some change in this respect
we fear that it must be done.
The South Primary Sch-oql last year had an average
membership of 20. At the present time there are 30
pupils in that school. We see no present likelihood of
discontinuing that school and therefore the building
must be kept in proper condition for school purposes.
In addition to the incidental repairs necessary in a
building of that character and age, the heating appara-
tus is worn out and defective. We are advised that it
is beyond repair, and that a complete new heating
apparatus must be installed. We should be glad to
leave that in the hands of the Selectmen, but we wish
to make it clear that the matter should be taken care
of before the opening of the Fall term, and unless it is
attended to in some other way, we shall feel obliged
to get it done.
The Fall term opened with an increase in the number
attending High School, which has caused a correspond-
ing increase in expense, both for tuition and transporta-
tion. Although this expense forms a considerable
part of our total school expenses, it is doubtless cheaper
than it would be to maintain a high school in the town,
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and it gives the pupils the advantages of a somewhat
wider horizon and more varied opportunities, as well as
putting them in competition with larger numbers. It
is gratifying to know that their work in the High
Schools in Concord and in Waltham compares favorably
with that of the other pupils.
The report of the Superintendent and the usual
statistics are appended.
HENRY E. WARNER,
ELIZABETH W. BLODGETT,
ANTHONY J. DOHERTY.
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SUMMARY OF SCHOOL EXPENSES
1912-1913
1913-1914
Superintendent and teachers,
$4,849.00
$4,447.00
High School Tuition,
1,636.50
2,188.75
High School Transportation,
673.60
631.95
Janitors,
627.00
615.55
Water Rates,
139.11
128.07
Fuel
489.81
361.55
Medical Inspector,
200.00
200.00
Repairs, etc.,
95.56
148.04
School Supplies,
392.74
549.75
Barges and Transportation,
2,047.35
2,596.61
Miscellaneous,
46.23
53.76
$11,196.90
$11,921.03
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
To the School Committee of the Town of Lincoln: —
Herewith I submit my seventh annual report as Sup-
erintendent of the Lincoln schools.
Change of Teachers
It became known among school meh that we had in
Lincoln good schools and a model school building.
Visitors were attracted to our schools, and last June
our teachers were offered much larger salaries than we
were paying to go elsewhere. Thus we lost all but one
of our regular force, Miss Heath being the only one to
remain with us. She has been in the Lincoln schools
seventeen years and is now on permanent tenure.
So many vacancies made it necessary for your sup-
erintendent to look about very carefully in order to
secure suitable teachers who could take up the work in
such a masterful way that there would be little loss to
our schools. As we had an excellent corps of teachers
last year, this was no easy task. But we were so fortu-
nate as to secure teachers, who are so ambitious, con-
scientious and earnest in their work, that the schools
have gone along smoothly and with very little loss. Of
course, even under the best conditions, it takes time
for teachers to get used to a new school, strange pupils
and an unfamiliar locality and community. They
must learn the needs and peculiarities of the pupils and
the Town. It is remarkable that so many new teachers
should so quickly and easily slip into the life of the
school and community, and that there should be no
jar to the school machinery. The discipline is good.
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Pupils and teachers are working together harmoniously,
and a good degree of progress is being made. Yet I
hope it will be a long time before we shall again have
such a wholesale change in teachers. We should be
able to pay a sufficient salary to retain our best teachers,
and not be obliged to run the risk of making so many
changes.
Teachers' Retirement and Pension Law
The teachers' retirement and pension law goes into
effect next Summer. By the terms of this law each
new teacher must pay to the State a percentage of her
salary, varying in its yearly amount from $35 to $100.
Then teachers, retiring between the age limits of sixty
to seventy years, will receive from the State an annuity
and a pension. The teachers now in service may
make these yearly payments and be eligible to draw
an annuity and pension. Many teachers feel that this
drain on their meagre resources is greater than they can
afford. Some towns and cities are seriously consider-
ing whether it will be advisable to pay this premium
for the teachers. A few towns have already decided
to do so.
Intensive Work Along Certain Lines
While trying to keep all the school work up to a high
standard, we believe it an excellent plan, each year,
to pay special attention to one or two subjects in order
to place them on a better basis. This year we have
been working on peninanship and spelling, and as a
result of this extra attention we are making improve-
ment along these lines. No matter how well the schools
may be doing, there is always room for much improve-
ment, and every effort should be made to keep moving
forward.
There are times when every child, be he ever so
forward, needs to be guided towards the best way of
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doing his work, so that he will get into the habits which
will make him more efficient. This is especially neces-
sary in the formation of the right habits of study; and
to teach pupils to study efficiently is one of the most
important tasks of the school. In all our schools we
lay great stress on this point, but to insure its accom-
plishment the pupils often need individual attention.
The special teacher in the Lincoln School is doing
this work well, and many children are receiving great
benefit from this extra help. Children from the differ-
ent classes go to her, singly or in groups, to receive aid
in the particular subject which the regular teacher
feels such pupils lack the power to study efficiently.
For a few minutes their attention is held closely to
the work in hand, they are taught how to pick out the
most essential points in the lesson, anything not under-
stood is explained, and when necessary they are drilled
on the rudiments of the subject.
Special Studies
The boys in the manual training classes continue to
enjoy this work and have made, during the year, many
things which are useful in their homes. Some of the
older boys undertake difficult work which they do
exceedingly well. They have made sand boards and
other things for use in our schools.
The girls have become so proficient in cooking and
sewing, that they are very helpful at home. An eighth
grade girl kept house and did all the cooking for a
family of seven for a week during her parents' absence
from home. A girl from grade six made such good
bread that her father said he had not eaten such good
bread for years. Several girls make dresses for their
younger sisters.
As in the past two years we exhibited, last September,
the products from our manual training, cooking, and
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sewing departments and also vegetables, raised by the
children in home gardens, at the county fair in Fram-
ingham. The Lincoln schools received a good number
of premiums. Our pupils made an especially good
record in Class IV (Manual Training, ) the five leading
Towns making the following number of points: —
Hudson, 330; Natick, 190; Framingham, 185; Lincoln,
155; and Marlboro, 115.
When we consider that our exhibits compete with
those from towns which have many times the number of
children in our schools, it is greatly to the credit of our
pupils that such a good record was made. Our boys
and girls have worked earnestly and thoughtfully, and
the products of this work show care and skill.
Under the guidance of the Massachusetts Agri-
cultural College at Amherst many boys and girls
throughout the State have joined corn, potato and
market garden clubs and have produced a variety of
vegetables of excellent quality. Each year a good pro-
portion of our children have belonged to these clubs
and some of our boys and girls have been very successful
with their gardens. This year the State was divided
into districts in each of which the children competed
for prizes. There were four districts where boys and
girls were to compete in planting, caring and account-
ing for one eighth of an acre of potatoes. Lincoln was
in the Eastern district, and William C. Pierce, Jr.,
scored the highest number of points, 92; producing 43 i
bushels of potatoes at a profit of $20.35. In fact,
William made the best record in the State, the boy,
who came nearest to him, produced 42 bushels and
scored 88 points. The first prize consisted of a ten
days' trip to Amherst and Washington, D. C, with all
expenses paid. William was one of seven children in
the State who enjoyed this trip under the guidance of
Professor Morton of the Agricultural College. For
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several years William has had an excellent garden,
and his industry and skill have been recognized and
rewarded. He is now taking the agricultural course at
the Concord High School. I wish more of our boys
would take this practical course under the able instruc-
tion of Mr. Doolittle, who at stated intervals visits
the boys to examine their work on the home farm.
Increase in School Membership
The first year that I took charge of the Lincoln
schools the average membership was 103, while during
the past year it was 157, a gain of 54 or more than 50%.
The next report will show a still larger membership.
Some of our school rooms are now too full. Last
Summer extra seats and desks were placed in two rooms.
If this increase continues, it will be necessary to open
the fifth room in the Lincoln school in the near future.
This will mean the addition of another teacher to our
force.
The number of pupils attending high schools from
Lincoln has doubled in the past six years. This in-
crease in the number of pupils, both in the grades and
in high schools, has increased the school expenditures.
Respectfully submitted,
C. S. LYMAN,
Superintendent of Schools.
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ROLL OF HONOR
The following pupils have been neither absent nor
tardy for the time designated: —
Alice Robus.
For Three Years
Emily Robus.
For Two Years
Richard Corrigan. Raymond Bowles.
Lyman Cousins.
Redman Hartwell
Sara Clark
For One Year
Harriet Pierce
Robert Weir
Mary Sherman.
For Two Terms
Roy Sims.
William Bowles.
Joseph Eaton.
Helen Pierce.
Mildred Bates.
Stansby Bamforth.
Richard Nelson.
Marie Connors.
Lilliam Rocks.
Emily Chamberlain.
Chedomille Chamberlain.
Harold Rocks.
George Flint.
Lester Pearson.
Bernice
Gladys Hamilton.
Elizabeth Giles.
Robert Donaldson.
Marion Rocks.
Raymond Bates.
Malcolm Donaldson.
Minnie Benedict.
Gladys Wetherbee.
Chester Bates.
Donald Donaldson.
Waldo Langille.
Edward Rocks.
William Robus.
Royden Berger.
Cousins.
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For One Term
Harry Deming.
Blanche Cousins.
Howard Bamforth.
Evelyn Cousins.
Malcolm Reed.
Ralph Bamforth.
James Wilson.
Bertha Bowles.
Esther Cousins.
Francis Corrigan.
Andrew Weir.
Kenneth Hamilton.
Bertha Chapin.
Doris Lyon.
Hazel Brooks.
Louisa Monella.
Belva Gallent.
Alice Connors.
Mary Bradstreet.
Marion Snelling.
Marjorie Saddler.
Albert Brooks.
Rosa Martin.
Louis Cook.
Carl Nelson.
Melvin Lyon.
Elizabeth Connors.
Mary Diamond.
Margaret Kenna.
Edward Flint.
Edna Wetherbee.
William Weir.
Catherine Diamond.
Arthur Regan.
Rothwell MacRae.
Charles Clark.
Grace Farquhar.
Annie Sherman,
Ethel MacRae.
Edgar Browning.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
Winter Term begins January 5, 1914, ends March 27;
twleve weeks.
Spring Term begins April 6, ends June 12; ten weeks.
Fall Term begins September 8 ends December 18;
fifteen weeks.
Winter Term begins January 4, 1915, ends March 26;
twelve weeks.
Spring Term begins April 5, ends June 18; eleven
weeks.
Recess from Wednesday before Thanksgiving to
Monday following.
Holidays: Washington's Birthday, Patriot's Day,
Memorial Day, Columbus Day.
Length of school year, thirty-eight weeks.
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STATISTICS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1912-1913
Number of children in Town, September, 1913,
between the ages of 5 and 15: boys, 109: girls, 98;
total, 207
Number of children in Town, September, 1912,
between the ages of 5 and 15 ... 185
Number of children in Town, September, 1913,
between the ages of 7 and 14 : boys, 73 ; girls, 72 ;
total .145
Enrollment for the year, ending June, 1913 . . 164
Enrollment between 5 and 15 years of age . . 164
Enrollment over 15 years of age
Enrollment between 7 and 14 years of age . . 137
Number attending Concord High School ... 23
Number attending Waltham High School . . 12
Number of regular teachers employed ... 6
Number of special teachers employed ... 3
Number of teachers who have graduated from
Normal School 5
Number of teachers who have graduated from
Training School 1
Illiterate minors in Town over 14 years of age . .
Total numbered registered in Lincoln schools during
the year, ending June, 1913 .... 175
Number of pupils sent to High Schools from
Lincoln 35
Total number receiving instruction at Town
expense 210
Number of pupils sent to High Schools from
Lincoln during the Fall of 1913 ' . . .39
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O^p" Town Meeting for election of official ballot,
Monday, March 2, 1914.
Polls open from twelve till six. All other business
on Monday, March 9, 1914, at one o'clock in the
afternoon.
WARRANT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Lincoln, in
said County :
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify the legal voters of said
Town of Lincoln, qualified to vote at Town Meeting for
the transaction of Town affairs, to meet in Bemis Hall
in said Lincoln, on Monday the second day of March
next, at 11.30 o'clock A. M. by posting a copy of this
Warrant by you attested, in each of the Post Offices and
in some other public place in said Town, seven days at
least before the said second day of March, then and there
to act upon the following Articles:
ARTICLE 1. To choose a Moderator.
ART. 2. To bring in their votes for the following
Town Officers, and any other officers required by law to
be elected by ballot or otherwise, also any committees,
commissioners and trustees.
Three Selectmen for one year.
One member of the Board of Assessors to be elected
each year for three years.
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One member of the Board of Health to be elected each
year for three years.
One Treasurer for one year.
One Collector for one year.
One Auditor for one year.
Two Constables for one year.
One Tree Warden for one year.
One member of the School Committee to be elected
each year for three years.
One member of the Board of Water Commissioners to
be elected each year for three years.
One member of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners
to be elected each year for three years.
Also to vote upon the following question:
" Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating
liquors in this Town?"
The polls will be open at 12 o'clock noon and may be
closed at six o'clock P. M.
ART. 3. To hear and act upon the reports of Town
Officers, Committees, Commissioners and Trustees.
ART. 4. To appropriate money for necessary and
expedient purposes of the Town and enact anything in
relation to the same.
ART. 5. To determine the manner of collecting taxes
for the ensuing year.
ART. 6. To determine the compensation of the Col-
lector of Taxes for the ensuing year.
ART. 7. To see if the Town will authorize the Treas-
urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow
during the municipal year, beginning February 1, 1914,
in anticipation of the collection of taxes for the said year,
such sums of money as may be necessary for the current
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expenses of the Town, but not exceeding the total tax
levy for the said year, giving the notes of the Town in
payment therefor payable in one year from the date
thereof. All debts incurred under authority of this vote
shall be paid from taxes of the present municipal year.
ART. 8. To see if the Town will choose a Committee
on Claims under the provisions of Section 3, Article 6
of the By-Laws.
ART. 9. To see if the Town will vote to petition the
Bureau of Statistics for an Auditor in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 598 of the Acts of 1910 and
Amendments thereto.
ART. 10. To see if the Town will issue water bonds
pursuant to the Acts of 1907, Chapter 476, and reimburse
the treasury on account of money paid from the treasury
pending an issue of bonds on account of payment for
water construction purposes; also, issue bonds, as afore-
said on account of payment for water construction pur-
poses, which have been made from current income of the
water works or take any other action with reference, to
the matter.
ART. 11. To see if the Town will authorize the Fire
Engineers to purchase an auto fire truck and appropriate
the sum of Two Thousand Dollars for the purchase of
same.
ART. 12. To see what instruction the Town will give
the Committee on Claims with reference to the settle-
ment of the controversy in regard to the Common
between the Lincoln First Parish and the Town; also, to
see what action the Town will take with reference to
the schoolhouse located in the center of the Town on
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land, the title to which is to be registered in the Town
by the Land Court, or take any action with reference
to the matter that the Town may see fit.
ART. 13. To see if the Town will authorize the Water
Commissioners to install an electric pump at the Pump-
ing Station and make provision for the payment of same .
ART. 14. To see if the Town will extend the electric
lights from the house of C. Edgar Wheeler to the Weston
line and appropriate money for the same.
ART. 15. To see if the Town will install one electric
light at the bend of the road between the residences of
R. D. Donaldson and I. N. MacRae.
ART. 16. To see if the Town will extend the electric
street lighting system from the house of E. F. Flint
to the Lexington line and appropriate money for the
same.
ART. 17. To see if the Town will accept the pro-
visions of Section 5, Chapter 536, of the Acts of 1909, or
any other acts in relation to same.
ART. 18. To see if the Town will appropriate money
to reimburse the First Parish and Mr. George L. Chapin
or either of them for the expenses incurred in connection
with the registering of title to schoolhouse lot, or take
any action in relation to the matter.
ART. 19. To see if the Town will take measures to
revise of amend or abolish the By-Laws, or take any
other action with reference to the matter.
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ART. 20. To see if the Town will accept the pro-
visions of any act or acts them thereto enabling to pro-
vide by By-Laws or otherwise for issuing local licenses to
junk dealers, or take any action with reference to the
matter.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
And make due return of this Warrant, with your
doings thereon, to the Town Clerk at or before the time
for the meeting aforesaid.
Given under our hands this twentieth day of February
in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
fourteen.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
ROBERT D. DONALDSON,
JOHN F. FARRAR.
Selectmen of Lincoln,
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By-Laws of the Town of Lincoln.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Middlesex, ss.
At the Superior Court, within and for the County
of Middlesex, Anno Domini, 1897,
The following By-Laws of the Town of Lincoln, in said
County, are presented to this Court for approval, to wit: —
"ARTICLE I.
Town Meetings.
Section 1. The annual town meeting shall be held on
the first Monday of March in each year.
Sect. 2. Notice of every town meeting shall be given by
posting copies of the warrant calling the same, attested by
the officer making service thereof, in each of the post-offices
within the town, and in one of the churches, or one other
public place, within the town, not less than seven days be-
fore the day appointed for such meeting. But when, in the
judgment of the selectmen, the interests of the town require
a meeting to be held without giving so long a notice, a
meeting may be called by posting attested copies of the
warrant in the places above mentioned, and by leaving a
printed copy thereof at each dwelling-house within the
*own, at least three days before the time appointed for the
meeting; provided that in such cases the selectmen shall
certify that, in their opinion, the interests of the town re-
quire that a town meeting be called upon a notice of less
than seven days, which certificate shall be made upon, or at-
tached to, the original warrant, and shall be served as a
part thereof.
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ARTICLE II.
Finances. •
Section 1. The financial year shall commence wich the
first day of February and end with the thirty-first day of
January annually.
Sect. 2. The town treasurer shall have the custody of
all funds belonging to the town except sinking funds, trust
funds and funds for which other provision is made by law;
and he shall pay no money from the treasury except upon a
draft signed by a majority of the selectmen, stating the ac-
count to which the same is chargeable. Such draft shall be
sufficient authority to the treasurer to pay the same, and
the payment thereof shall discharge him from all liability
on account of the money so paid.
Sect. 3. The water commissioners and all other boards,
committees and officers shall, on the first day of each month,
pay to the town treasurer all sums collected by them th
month previous to the custody of which the treasurer i»
entitled.
Sect. 4. A majority of the water commissioners, school
committee, or of any board, or committee, and any officer
having charge of the expenditure of an appropriation, shall
approve in writing all accounts, claims, bills and pay-rolls
properly chargeable to such appropriation, and shall trans-
mit the same with his or their approval to the selectmen.
All other accounts, claims, bills and pay-rolls shall be ex-
amined by the selectmen and, if proper, shall be approved
by them. The selectmen shall label all accounts, claims,
bills and pay-rolls which have been approved either by
themselves or by the other officers before mentioned, and
shall keep a record thereof in a book kept for the purpose,
stating the persons to whom payable, the amounts and
dates thereof, and the funds, or appropriations, from which
the same are payable.
Sect. 5. Drafts signed by a majority of the selectmen,
stating the accounts to which the same are chargeable,
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shall be drawn upon the treasurer for the payment of all
sums by law payable from the treasury to the common-
wealth or county, final judgments of courts, bonds, notes.
and scrip of the town and interest thereon and money pay-
able to the commissioners of the sinking fund and to the
trustees of the public library; and also for the payment of
all accounts, claims, bills and pay-rolls which have been
approved in the manner provided in the previous section
Such drafts shall not be negotiated, but shall be trans
nitted by the selectmen directly to the treasurer accom-
panied by the approved bills or other documents for the
.settlement of which the drafts are drawn.
Sect. 6. The treasurer shall file and safely keep all ap-
proved and receipted accounts, claims, bills, and pay-rolls,
and all vouchers, cancelled bonds, notes scrip, and otEer
evidences of indebtedness of the town which have been paid
from the treasury.
Sect. 7. No draft shall be drawn by the selectmen un
less there is sufficient appropriation to pay the same, except
for sums by law payable to the commonwealth or county,
final judgments of courts, bonds, notes and scrip of the
town and interest thereon, and money payable to the com
missioners of the sinking fund.
Sect. 8. The selectmen and treasurer respectively shal?
make a record, in a book kept for the purpose, of each ap
propriation, with a list of the drafts drawn against such
appropriation, and shall make a record of all bonds, notes,
scrip or other evidence of indebtedness of the town, signed
v countersigned by them.
Sect. 9. When the bills contracted or approved by any
board, committee, or officer have exhausted the entire ap-
propriation for such board, committee or officer, they shall
incur no further expenditure, except in cases where such
expenditure may be required by law; and it shall be the
duty of each board, committee or officer before the close of
the financial year to approve all accounts, claims, bills and
pay-rolls chargeable to their appropriation. During the in-
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terval between the thirty-first day of January in each year
and the time of making the next annual appropriations,
the selectmen, school committee and water commissioners,
in order to meet the liabilities of their several dpartments,
incurred in the carrying on of the work entrusted to them,
shall have authority to make expenditures and payments
from the treasury from any available funds therein, and the
same shall be charged against the next annual appropria-
tion. Such expenditure and liability incurred for any pur-
pose shall not exceed one-fourth the entire amount appro-
priated for that purpose in the previous year.
Sect. 10. Unless the town shall expressly otherwise
vote, no extension of water pipes shall be made unless be-
fore the work of construction is begun one or more of the
persons whom it is proposed to supply with water by means
of such extension, shall file with the town clerk a bond with
sureties satisfactory to the water commissioners, condi-
tioned to pay to the town for five years next following the
completion of such extension and the letting of water into
the same, a sum sufficient, together with the net annual in-
come from such extension, to amount annually to five per
centum of the total cost thereof.
ARTICLE III.
Town Seal.
Section 1. The design of the town seal shall be: a circle,
in the border the words "Lincoln. Incorporated in 1746 as
a precinct: in 1754 as a Town;" in the center, a shield, in
the chief or upper part of which on a cross, gules, a fleur-
de-lis, gold, from the old seal of Lincoln, England, and in
the base of the shield a view of the present town hall; crest,
the old chestnut tree standing upon the common in Lincoln;
in saltire two shepherd's crooks; the device thereof being as
follows:
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Sect. 2. All deeds and other legal documents made,
given or entered into by the town requiring a seal shall be
sealed with the town seal, and signed in behalf of the town
by a majority of the selectmen.
Sect. 3. The town clerk shall have the custody of the
town seal.
ARTICLE IV.
Records.
Section 1. The town clerk shall record in full in a boo]
kept for the purpose all written contracts, deeds and othei
instruments to which the town is a party except such in-
struments as may by law be recorded in the Registry of
Deeds; and it shall be the duty of any board or officer exe-
cuting or receiving such written contract, or other instru-
ment, to deliver the same forthwith to the town clerk for
the purpose of record. It shall be the duty of the town
clerk to see that all conveyances of real estate to the town
are properly recorded in the Registry of Deeds.
Sect. 2. The town clerk shall keep a file of vJLl town re-
ports, reports of all committees chosen by the tow~\ and all
original documents relating to the affairs of the tow. which
may come into his possession.
ARTICLE V.
Books.
Section 1. Books, records and laws received by the town
from the commonwealth shall be deposited in the public
library building.
Sect. 2. It shall be the duty of the town officer by whom
any book mentioned in the preceding section is received, to
cause the same to be at once deposited in the public library
building.
Sect. 3. Such books may be used by the inhabitants of
the town within such building, and may be taken therefrom
upon written receipt to the librarian for a period not ex-
ceeding one day at any one time for use in any town meet-
ing, or by or before any committee or official of the town.
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ARTICLE VI.
Suits and Controversies.
Section 1. The selectmen may compromise claims and
suits to which the town is a party, provided that they shall
act upon the advice of counsel when the amount claimed by
or against the town exceeds $200.00.
Sect. 2. The selectmen shall have, unless it is otherwise
voted by the town, full authority as agents of the town to
institute and prosecute suits or other proceedings in the
name of the town before any tribunal, to appear and repre-
sent or defend the town before any tribunal in all suits and
other proceedings against the town or in which the town
has an interest, to employ counsel for the purpose aforesaid
and for other purposes when it may be expedient to do so,
and to take all necessary and proper measures for the pro-
tection of the interests and rights of the town.
Sect. 3. If the town shall, at any meeting called for the
purpose, choose, a committee on claims, such committee
shall have and exercise exclusively all the powers and
duties conferred upon the selectmen by the two preceding
sections.
ARTICLE VII.
Reports and Publications by the Town.
Section 1. The annual reports of the town officers,
boards and committees shall be prepared in form suitable
for printing on or before the tenth day of February in each
year. The selectmen shall cause such reports to be printed
and distributed to the legal voters of the town seven days
at least before the annual meeting.
Sect. 2. The selectmen shall cause to be printed and
bound each year with the annual reports of the town
officers, boards and committees, a copy of the records of the
town meetings during the preceding year; a statement of
all devises, bequests and donations to the town during the
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preceding year; a list of all laws of the commonwealth ac-
cepted by the town during the year; all by-laws adopted by
the town since the preceding annual report; copies of the
laying out, alteration, locating anew or discontinuance of
any highway or townway within the limits of the town dur-
ing the preceding year; and a statement of all outstanding
bonds, notes and obligations of the town for the payment
of money.
Sect. 3. The selectmen shall from time to time cause to
be printed a sufficient number of copies of the by-laws of
the town and shall incorporate therewith a list of the laws
of the commonwealth which have been accepted by the
town.
ARTICLE VIII.
Truants.
Section 1. Any minor being an habitual truant, and any
child between the ages of seven and fifteen years found
wandering about the streets or public places within the
town having no lawful occupation or business, not attend-
ing school, and growing up in ignorance, and such children
as persistently violate the reasonable rules and regulations
of the public schools, may upon conviction thereof be com-
mitted to the Middlesex County Truant School at Chelms-
ford, Mass., or to any other place provided by the town
within its limits, for confinement, instruction, and disci-
pline.
ARTICLE IX.
Public Regulations.
Section 1. No person shall coast upon any public street
or part thereof after the selectmen have posted a notice
prohibiting coasting upon such street or part thereof.
Sect. 2. No person, unless authorized by law, shall
break or dig up any part of any street without a written
permit therefor from the selectmen. Every person who
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after obtaining such permit shall obstruct or render unsafe
any public street, shall guard the same by a proper fence or
railing, and by lights during the night time, subject to the
approval of the selectmen. Such permit may be revoked at
any time.
Sect. 3. No person shall be or remain in any doorway,
or upon any stairs, doorstep, portico or other projection
from any house or building, or upon or against any wall or
fence on or near any street or public place, after having
been requested by the owner or any occupant of the
premises or by any constable or police officer to remove
therefrom.
Sect. 4. No person shall make, write, print, paint, cut or
post any indecent or obscene marks, words, figures or signs
upon any fence, building, post, tree or other object exposed
to public view.
Sect. 5. No person shall wilfully injure, mar, deface or
destroy any fence, signboard, guideboard, lamp-post, lamp
or lantern in any street or public place, nor extinguish any
street light, nor extinguish or remove any light placed to
denote an obstruction or a defect in any public street or
way, without proper authority to do so.
Sect. 6. Any person who shall offend against any of the
provisions of this article shall forfeit and pay, for each
offense, a sum not exceeding twenty dollars."
Which said By-Laws being seen and understood by the
Court, are on this nineteenth day of June, A. D. 1897, ap-
proved.
In testimony that the foregoing is a true copy
of record, I hereto set my hand and affix the seal
of said Court, this twenty-second day of June,
A. D. 1897.
RALPH M. SMITH, Ass't Clerk.
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INDEX
Page
Town Officers, 1913-1914 3-5
Proceedings of Town Meetings, 1913-1914 7-45
Town Clerk's Report 46-49
Recommendations for Appropriations 52-53
Selectmen's Report 52-58
Auditor's Report 51
Expenditures for the year 59-73
Report of Assessors • 94-111
• Report of Town Treasurer 80
- Report of the Cemetery Commissioners 129
, Report of Town Treasurer in account Cemetery Commissioners . 130
Report of Commissioner of Sinking Fund 81
Report of Treasurer Commissioners Trust Funds .... 82-90
Report of Treasurer Bemis Lecture Fund 91-92
•'Report of Water Commissioners 112-128
> Report of Tree Warden 131-132
Report of the Committee on Claims 133-136
^-Report of Board of Health 93
Report of Supt. of Streets . 77-79
k Report of Inspector of Animals . 74-75
^.Report of Fire Engineers 76
Report of Trustees of Lincoln Public Library .... 137
Library Statistics .139
Report of Treasurer of Lincoln Library 138
Report of Librarian 140
List of Accessions to Library 141-147
School Reports . . 149-164
School Expenditures 154
Report of School Committee 151-153
Report of Superintendent of Schools 155-159
School Calendar and Statistics 162-163
Roll of Honor 160-161
Tabular Statement 164
Warrant, 1914 165-169
By-Laws of the Town 170-177
REPORT OF THE OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
From February 1, 1914 to February 1, 1915
ALSO THE
Reports of the School and other Committees
FOR THE YEAR 1914-1915
BOSTON:
GEO. E. CROSBY CO., PRINTERS
394 Atlantic Avenue
1915
REPORT OF THE OFFICERS
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN
From February 1, 1914 to February 1, 1915
ALSO THE
Reports of the School and other Committees
FOR THE YEAR 1914-1915
BOSTON:
GEO. E. CROSBY CO., PRINTERS
394 Atlantic Avenue
1915
Town Officers, 1914-1915
Town Clerk.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN.
Selectmen and Overseers of the Poor.
JOHN F. FARRAR, ROBERT D. DONALDSON,
JOSEPH S. HART.
Board of Health.
R. D. DONALDSON Term expires 1915
MARTIN M. WELCH " " 1916
EDWARDS W. HERMAN " " 1917
CHARLES S WHEELER Term expires 1915
WILLIAM C. PEIRCE ....... " " 1916
WILLIAM H. SHERMAN " " 1917
Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.
CHARLES S. WHEELER.
Auditor.
JAMES W. LENNON.
Constables.
JAMES T. LAIRD, GEORGE E. CUNNINGHAM.
Commissioners of Trust Funds.
CHARLES S. SMITH Term expires 1915
C. LEE TODD " " 1916
JULIUS E. EVELETH " " 1917
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Tree Warden.
JOHN J. KELLIHER.
Committee on Claims.
MOORFIELD STOREY, JULIUS E. EVELETH,
CHARLES S. WHEELER.
Trustees for Bemis Fund for Free m Public Lectures.
EDWARD F. FLINT Term expires 1915
C. LEE TODD " " 1916
JULIUS E EVELETH " " 1917
Trustees of Grammar School Fund.
CHARLES S. WHEELER, GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
JULIUS E. EVELETH.
Trustees of Lincoln Library.
CHARLES F. ADAMS, JOHN F. FARRAR,
CHARLES LEE TODD.
JOHN F. FARRAR, Chairman of Selectmen, ex-officio.
HENRY E. WARNER, Chairman School Committee, ex-officio.
Registrars.
JOHN F. FARRAR, JOSEPH S. HART,
ROBERT D. DONALDSON, GEORGE L. CHAPIN,'
School Committee.
ELIZABETH BLODGETT . . . . . Term expires 1915
ANTHONY J. DOHERTY " " 1916
HENRY E. WARNER " " 1917
Wafer Commissioners.
WILLIAM H. SHERMAN . . . . . Term expires 1915
JOSEPH S. HART " " 1916
GEORGE L. CHAPIN " " 1917
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Field Drivers.
ISAAC B. COOK, ISAAC N. MacRAE,
EDWIN S. BLODGETT.
Fence Viewers.
JOHN F. FARRAR, WM. H. SHERMAN,
Surveyor of Lumber.
RICHARD A. SHEPARD.
Measurers of Wood and Bark.
SAMUEL FARRAR, JOHN F. FARRAR.
Cemetery Commissioners.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN Term expires 1915
JULIUS E. EVELETH " " 1916
ROGER SHERMAN ' " 1917
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
Proceedings of the Annual Town Meeting held
March 2, 1914.
WARRANT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Lincoln, in
said County:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify the legal voters of said
Town of Lincoln, qualified to vote at Town Meeting for
the transaction of Town affairs, to meet in Bemis Hall
in said Lincoln, on Monday the second day of March
next, at 11.30 o'clock A. M. by posting a copy of this
Warrant by you attested, in each of the Post Offices and
in some other public place in said Town, seven days at
least before the said second day of March, then and there
to act upon the following articles:
ARTICLE 1. To choose a Moderator.
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ART. 2. To bring in their votes for the following
Town Officers, and any other officers required by law to
be elected by ballot or otherwise, also any committees,
commissioners and trustees:
Three Selectmen for one year.
One member of the Board of Assessors to be elected
each year for three years.
One member of the Board of Health to be elected each
year for three years.
One Treasurer for one year.
One Collector for one year.
One Auditor for one year.
Two Constables for one year.
One Tree Warden for one year.
One member of the School Committee to be elected
each year for three years.
One member of the Board of Water Commissioners to
be elected each year for three years.
One member of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners
to be elected each year for three years.
Also to vote upon the following question :
"Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating
liquors in this Town?"
The polls will be open at 12 o'clock noon and may be
closed at six o'clock P. M.
ART. 3. To hear and act upon the reports of Town
Officers, Committees, Commissioners, and Trustees.
ART. 4. To appropriate money for necessary and
expedient purposes of the Town and enact anything in
relation to the same.
ART. 5. To determine the manner of collecting taxes
for the ensuing year.
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ART. 6. To determine the compensation of the
Collector of Taxes for the ensuing year.
ART. 7. To see if the Town will authorize the
Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow
during the municipal year, beginning February 1, 1914,
in anticipation of the collection of taxes for the said year,
such sums of money as may be necessary for the current
expenses of the Town, but not exceeding the total tax
levy for the said year, giving the notes of the Town in
payment therefor payable in one year from the date
thereof. All debts incurred under authority of this vote
shall be paid from taxes of the present municipal year.
ART. 8. To see if the Town will choose a committee
on claims under the provisions of Section 3, Article 6
of the By-Laws.
ART. 9. To see if the Town will vote to petition the
Bureau of Statistics for an Auditor in accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 598 of the Acts of 1910 and
Amendments thereto.
ART. 10. To see if the Town will issue water bonds
pursuant to the Acts of 1907, Chapter 476, and reimburse
the treasury on account of money paid from the treasury
pending an issue of bonds on account of payment for
water construction purposes; also, issue bonds, as
aforesaid on account of payment for water construction
purposes, which have been made from current income
of the water works or take any other action with reference
to the matter.
ART. 11. To see if the Town will authorize the
Fire Engineers to purchase an auto fire truck and
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appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars for the
purchase of same.
ART. 12. To see what instruction the Town will give
the Committee on Claims with reference to the settle-
ment of the controversy in regard to the Common
between the Lincoln First Parish and the Town, also to
see what action the Town will take with reference to
the schoolhouse located in the center of the Town on
land, the title to which is to be registered in the Town
♦by the Land Court, or take any action with reference
to the matter that the Town may see fit.
ART. 13. To see if the Town will authorize the Water
Commissioners to install an electric pump at the Pump-
ing Station and make provision for the payment of same.
ART. 14. To see if the Town will extend the electric
lights from the house of C. Edgar Wheeler to the Weston
line and appropriate money for the same.
ART. 15. To see if the Town will install one electric
light at the bend of the road between the residences of
R. D. Donaldson and I. N. MacRae.
ART. 16. To see if the Town will extend the electric
street lighting system from the house of E. F. Flint
to the Lexington line and appropriate money for the
same.
ART. 17. To see if the Town will accept the pro-
visions of Section 5, Chapter 536, of the Acts of 1909, or
any other acts in relation to same.
ART. 18. To see if the Town will appropriate money
to reimburse the First Parish and Mr. George L. Chapin
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or either of them for the expenses incurred in connection
with the registering of title to schoolhouse lot, or take
any action in relation to the matter.
ART. 19. To see if the Town will take measures to
revise of amend or abolish the By-Laws, or take any
other action with reference to the matter.
ART. 20. To see if the Town will accept the
provisions of any act or acts them thereto enabling to
provide by By-Laws or otherwise for issuing local
licenses to junk dealers, or take any action with reference
to the matter.
HEREOF FAIL NOT
And make due return of this Warrant, with your
doings thereon, to the Town Clerk at or before the time
for the meeting aforesaid.
Given under our hands this twentieth day of February
in the year of our Lord one thousand hundred and
fourteen.
CHARLES S. SMITH,
R. D. DONALDSON,
JOHN F. FARRAR,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
Lincoln, February 21,' 1914.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy in each of the Post Offices and in the Railroad
Station seven days before the date of said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable.
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The return on the Warrant is as follows:
Lincoln, Feb. 21, 1914.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy in each of the Post Offices and in the Railroad
Station seven days before the date of said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable.
Pursuant to the above Warrant, the meeting was
called to order at 11.30 o'clock, by the Town Clerk,
who read the Warrant.
Under
ARTICLE 1. Voted and chose Charles S. Wheeler,
Moderator. (The check list was used. )
Immediately after the choice of Moderator, the
meeting adjourned to the Town Hall for the election
of officers by the Australian Ballot.
Voted, That the polls remain open until 6.15 P. M.
Thomas L. Giles and Herbert G. Farrar were sworn
as Tellers, and Hermon T. Wheeler and Thomas J. Dee
as Ballot Clerks.
The Town Clerk delivered to the Ballot Clerk two
packages said to contain 400 regular ballots and 100
School Committee bills, taking a receipt from the Ballot
Clerks for the same.
The polls were opened at 12 o'clock M.
The ballot box was opened and examined previous
to the opening of the polls, the counter on the same
showing 0.
The polls closed at 6.15 P. M. with the counter
showing 2 3 4 which number corresponded with the
number of ballots cast.
The ballots were counted in blocks of fifty and each
envelope sealed.
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These envelopes together with the Check Lists and
Total Sheet were sealed in a box provided for the same.
The meeting then adjourned to November 9, 1914 at
1 o'clock in Bemis Hall.
November 9. Met as per adjournment.
The result of the election held November 2, was
announced by the Moderator, and the person or persons
having the largest number of votes were declared elected,
with the exception of the School Committee.
The following is the vote as declared :
ART. 2. For
Town Clerk.—
George L. Chapin, sworn,
160 votes
Thomas L. Giles,
1 vote.
Blank,
55 votes
Selectmen. —
Robert D. Donaldson, sworn,
146 votes
John F. Farrar, sworn,
162 "■
Joseph S. Hart, sworn,
131 "
Charles S. Smith,
120 "
C. Lee Todd,
3 "
Assessor, 3 years. —
William H. Sherman, sworn,
180 votes
J. Connan,
1 vote.
Blank,
35 votes
Treasurer. —
Roderick B. Laird,
69 votes
Charles S. Wheeler, sworn,
141 "
Blank,
6 "
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Collector of Taxes. —
Charles S. Wheeler, sworn.
Roderick B. Laird,
Fritz Cunnert,
P. Craven,
Blank,
187 votes.
1 vote.
13 votes.
1 vote.
14 votes.
Auditor. —
James W. Lennon,
Blank,
196 votes.
20 "
Constables. —
George E. Cunningham, sworn,
James T. Laird, sworn,
John J. Kelliher,
120 votes.
165 "
92 "
School Committee.—
David Farquhar,
Henry E. Warner,
Blank,
113 votes.
116 "
5 "
Water Commissioner, 3 years.
George L. Chapin,
Charles S. Smith,
Blank,
182 votes.
2 "
32 "
Board of Health, 3 years. —
Edwards W. Herman,
M. M. Welch,
W. A. Blodgett,
Blank,
168 votes.
1 vote.
1 vote.
46 votes.
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Tree Warden. —
John J. Kelliher,
185 votes.
E. Farrar,
1 vote.
Blank,
30 votes.
Cemetery Commissioner, 3 years. —
Roger Sherman,
149 votes.
Edward F. Flint,
18 "
Scattering,
3 "
Blank,
46 "
Commissioner of Trust Funds. —
Julius E. Eveleth,
15 votes.
C. Lee Todd,
13 "
Scattering,
7 "
Blank,
178 "
Shall licenses be granted for the
sale of intoxicating
liquors in the town?
Yes,
29 votes.
No,
138 "
Blank,
49 "
Upon a petition of 13 citizens for a re-count of the
votes for School Committee, a re-count of these votes
was made November 6 by the Moderator assisted by
the Town, Clerk.
There was no change in the result as delivered at the
Town Meeting, but exceptions were taken by counsel
for Mr. Farquhar to two votes counted for Mr. Warner,
and to the fact that in the re-count of the votes no
ballot had been disclosed showing that the voters had
been assisted in voting, although it was claimed two
voters had been so assisted.
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Trustee, Bemis Lectureship for Free Lectures. —
Julius E. Eveleth.
Trustee, Bemis Lectureship for Free Lectures.—
(To fill vacancy caused by death of George Flint. )
Edward F. Flint.
Field Drivers. —
Isaac B. Cook, sworn.
Isaac N. MacRae, sworn.
Edwin S. Blodgett, sworn.
Charles A. Watson.
Charles M. Storey.
Fence Viewers. —
John F. Farrar, sworn.
William H. Sherman, sworn.
Surveyor of Lumber. —
Richard A. Shepard.
Measurers of Wood and Bark. —
Samuel Farrar, sworn.
John F. Farrar, sworn.
Harold S. Cousins.
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ART. 3. All of the various reports in the Town
Report were accepted.
The Treasurer of the Sinking Fund Commissioners
made a correction in their report. In the invested funds,
the report should read — "5,000 Town of Lincoln 4s
Serial Bonds due 1912 to 1923."
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ART. 4. The following appropriations were made:
Schools . . . .
Support of Poor
Highways and Bridges
Library — The Dog Tax and
Interest ....
Cemeteries — (To be taken from the general
fund of the Cemetery Commissioners)
Board of Health
Tree Warden
Suppression of Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths
Miscellaneous Expenses
Payment of Water Bonds — (To be taken
from Water Works Treasury )
Water Works Sinking Fund — (To be taken
from Water Works Treasury) .
Hydrant and other Public Water Service
Waltham Hospital — Free bed
Street Lamps ....
Fire Department
Schoolhouse Bonds
Interest, Schoolhouse Bonds
Suppression of Liquor Nuisance
$11,000.00
500.00
12,000.00
500.00
500.00
300.00
200.00
500.00
2,000.00
5,000.00
2,000.00
2,173.37
2,400.00
250.00
1,300.00
100.00
3,000.00
1,480.00
200.00
Voted, That the sum of $8,000 be taken from the
available funds in the Treasury to retire the bonds of
the new Schoolhouse, or paid into a sinking fund for
the purpose.
Voted, That when the bonds of the Water Works
already voted or to be voted are issued to the amount of
$6,000 and the Town Treasury reimbursed to that
amount, that the sum of $6,000 be paid to the Sinking
Fund Commissioners to retire the bonds of the new
Schoolhouse, or paid into a Sinking Fund for that
purpose.
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ART. 5. Voted, To collect the taxes in the same
way and manner as last year.
Interest at the rate of 6% a year to be charged on
all taxes not paid on or before November 1. And the
Collector is authorized to collect the tax of any person,
after said first day of November, either by distress or
imprisonment.
All taxes remaining unpaid on the 15th of January
next, are to be collected forthwith, at the cost of the
delinquent.
ART. 6. Voted, That the compensation of the
Collector of Taxes be \ X A% of the amount collected.
ART 7. Voted, That the Town Treasurer, with the
approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized
to borrow money from time to time, in anticipation of
the taxes of the municipal year, beginning Feb. 1, 1914,
to an amount not exceeding the total levy for the
said year, and to issue note or notes therefor payable
within one year. Any debt or debts incurred under
this vote to be paid from taxes of the said municipal year.
ART. 8. Voted, To choose a Committee on Claims.
Voted and chose, Moorfield Storey, Julius E. Eveleth,
Charles S. Wheeler, Committee on Claims.
ART. 9. Voted, To pass over the Article.
ART. 10. Voted, To lie on the table.
ART. 11. Voted, To pass over the Article.
ART. 12. Voted, That the Committee on Claims
be authorized and requested to exercise its own discretion
in settling with the Parish the matter relating to the
Common and Schoolhouse land.
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ART. 13. Voted, To pass over the Article.
ARTS. 14, 15 and 16. Considered together. Voted,
That the matter be referred to the Selectmen with full
powers.
ART. 17. Voted, To pass over the Article.
ART. 18. Voted, To lie on the table.
ART. 19. Voted, That the Committee on Claims
prepare a draft of a change in the By-Laws to conform
with vote passed by the Town in regard to Town
Elections.
ART. 20. No action taken.
Voted to adjourn.
Attest :
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
November 10, 1914. John J. Kelliher was this day
sworn as Special Police by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
November 10, 1914. Winslow A. Eaton was this day
sworn as Special Police by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
November 16, 1914. Frank H. Cunningham was this
day sworn as Special Police by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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November 20, 1914. Walter E. Sherman was this
day sworn as Special Police by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
April 30, 1914. William H. Sherman was this day
sworn as Special Police by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
May 28, 1914. Martin M. Welch was this day sworn
as Inspector of Animals by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
June 16, 1914. John F. Farrar was this day sworn as
Special Police by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
July 3, 1914. Herbert G. Farrar and Edwin. S.
Blodgett were this day sworn as Special Police by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
July 9, 1914. Matthew H. Doherty was this day
sworn as Sealer of Weights and Measures by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
July 28, 1914. A List of Jurors was this day mailed
to the Clerk of the Courts at East Cambridge and one
to the Clerk of the U. S. Court a£ Boston, Mass. by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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JURY LIST FOR 1914
as prepared by the Selectmen of Lincoln
Name P. 0. Address Occupation
Charles H. Bamforth, So. Lincoln, R. F. D. Carpenter
Warren K. Blodgett, So. Lincoln, R. F. D. Dairyman
Michael J. Boyce, So. Lincoln, R. F. D., Farmer
J. Elliot Bryant, Waltham,R. F. D. Supt. Water Basin
James T. Calkins, So. Lincoln, R. F. D. R. R. Gateman
William Costello, Lincoln Clerk
Andrew J. Dougherty, Jr., Lincoln Farmer
Charles P. Farnsworth, So. Lincoln Farmer
Mason P. Hunter, Waltham, R. F. D. Farmer
Byron Lunt, So. Lincoln, R. F. D. Farmer
Harry Russ, So. Lincoln, R. F. D. Artist
Walter E. Sherman, So. Lincoln, R. F. D. Farmer
Sumner Smith, Lincoln Farmer
T. Wilbur Smith, Lincoln Farmer
C. Edgar Wheeler, So. Lincoln, R. F. D. Farmer
Hermon T. Wheeler, Lexington, R. F. D. Farmer
Clifford E. Wistrand, So. Lincoln, R. F. D. Clerk
JOHN F. FARRAR,
ROBERT D. DONALDSON,
JOS. S. HART,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
A true copy.
Attest :
GEORGE L. CHAPIN
Town Clerk.
September 12, 1914. Clarence G. Frost was this day
sworn as Special Police by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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Proceeding of the Primary Election held Sept. 22, 1914.
WARRANT
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Lincoln.
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby
required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town
who are qualified to vote in Primaries to meet in Town
Hall, Tuesday, September 22, 1914, at seven o'clock P. M.
for the following purposes:
To bring in their votes to the Primary Offices for the
nomination of candidates of political parties for the
following offices:
Governor, for this Commonwealth.
Lieutenant-Governor, for this Commonwealth.
Secretary of the* Commonwealth, for this Common-
wealth.
Treasurer and Receiver General, for this Common-
wealth.
Auditor of the Commonwealth, for this Common-
wealth.
Attorney-General, for this Commonwealth.
Representative in Congress, for Fifth Congressional
District.
Councillor, for Sixth Councillor District.
Senator, for Fifth Senatorial District.
One Representative in General Court, for Thirteenth
Representative District.
County Commissioner, for Middlesex County.
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And for the election of the following officers :
District Members of State Committee for each
political party for the Fifth Senatorial District.
Members of the Democratic Town Committee.
Three members of the Republican Town Committee.
Members of the Progressive Party Town Committee.
Delegates to State Conventions of Political Parties.
All the above candidates and officers are to be voted
for upon one ballot.
The polls will be open from seven P. M. to nine P. M.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting
attested copies thereof seven days at least before the
time of said meeting as directed by vote of the town.
Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with
your doings thereon at the time and place of said
meeting.
Given under our hands this 12th day of September,
A. D. 1914.
JOHN F. FARRAR,
R. D. DONALDSON,
JOSEPH S. HART,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
The return on the Warrant is as follows:
Lincoln, Sept. 14, 1914.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested
copy in each of the Post Offices and one in the Railroad
Stations seven days before date of said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable.
Pursuant to the above Warrant the meeting was called
to order by the Chairman of the Selectmen, who read
the Warrant.
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Thomas L. Giles and Herbert G. Farrar were sworn
as Tellers, and Hermon T. Wheeler and James W. Lennon
as Ballot Clerks.
The polls were opened at 7 o'clock, P. M. with the
counter on the Ballot Box showing 0. The polls
were closed at nine o'clock with the counter on the
Ballot Box showing 3 7
There were ballots as follows:
Republican
Democratic
Progressive
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9
7
The ballots were counted by the officers, with the
following result, which was announced before the
adjournment of the meeting.
REPUBLICAN PARTY
FOR GOVERNOR.—
Samuel W. McCall of Winchester,
Blank,
20 votes
1 vote.
FOR LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.—
Grafton D. Cushing of Boston,
August H. Goetting of Springfield,
Elmer A. Stevens of Somerville,
9 votes,
9 "
3 "
FOR SECRETARY.—
Frank L. Brier of Boston,
William S. Kenny of Boston,
Albert P. Langtry of Springfield,
Blank,
3 votes,
2 "
14 "
2 "
FOR TREASURER.—
Charles L. Burrill of Boston,
Frederick E. Pierce of Greenfield,
Blank,
8 votes.
12 "
1 vote.
25
FOR AUDITOR.—
Alonzo B. Cook of Boston,
Joseph Monetae of Lawrence,
Blank,
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.—
Henry E. Attwell of Lynn,
James M. Hallowell of Newton,
John J. Higgins of Somerville,
James A. Stiles of Gardner,
Blank,
FOR CONGRESSMAN, Fifth District-
John Jacob Rogers of Lowell,
Blank,
FOR COUNCILLOR, Sixth District-
Henry C. Mulligan of Natick,
9 votes.
11 "
1 vote.
3 votes.
4 "
12 "
1 vote.
1 "
20 votes.
1 vote.
21 votes.
FOR SENATOR, Fifth Middlesex District.—
Nathan A. Tufts of Waltham, 20 votes.
Blank, 1 vote.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT,
13th Middlesex District. —
Immanuel Pfeiffer, Jr., of Bedford, 14 votes.
John F. Farrar of Lincoln, 1 vote.
C. O. Sargent of Lincoln, 1 "
Blank, 5 votes.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, Middlesex.—
Frederic P. Barnes of Newton, 3 votes.
Levi S. Gould of Melrose, 16 "
Julius Meyers of Cambridge, 1 vote.
Blank, 1 "
2(3
FOR STATE COMMITTEE, Fifth Middlesex District-
Adelbert B. Messer of Concord, 15 votes.
James E. Baker of Lincoln, 1 vote.
Blank, 5 votes.
FOR DELEGATE TO STATE CONVENTION.—
W. C. Robus, 3 votes.
J. F. Farrar, 15 "
George L. Chapin, 1 vote.
Blank, 2 votes.
TOWN COMMITTEE.
John F. Farrar,
Charles S. Smith,
W. C. Robus,
Chester H. Sherman,
R. D. Donaldson,
Scattering,
Blank,
13 votes
9
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY
FOR GOVERNOR.—
David I. Walsh of Fitchburg,
M. Storey of Lincoln,
8 votes,
1 vote.
FOR LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.—
Edward P. Barry of Boston, 8 votes.
Blank, 1 vote.
FOR SECRETARY.—
Frank J. Donahue of Boston,
Blank,
8 votes.
1 vote.
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FOR TREASURER.—
Frederick W. Mansfield of Boston,
Blank,
FOR AUDITOR.—
Frank H. Pope of Leominster,
Blank,
FOR ATTORNEY-GENERAL.-
Thomas J. Boynton of Everett,
Blank,
FOR CONGRESSMAN, Fifth District —
Joseph O'Connor of Lowell,
Blank,
FOR COUNCILLOR, Sixth District -
Joseph J. Hogan of Lowell,
Blank,
8 votes.
1 vote.
7 votes.
2 "
7 votes.
2 "
7 votes.
2 "
7 votes.
2 "
FOR SENATOR, Fifth Middlesex District.—
Warren L. Bishop of Wayland, 1 vote.
Patrick J. Duane of Waltham, 6 votes.
Blank, 2 "
FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT,
13th Middlesex District. —
Winthrop H. Fairbank of Sudbury, 8 votes.
Blank, 1 vote.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, Middlesex.-
Charles F. McCarthy of Marlborough, 5 votes.
Peter J. McLaughlin of Cambridge, 1 vote.
William H. Walsh of Framingham, 2 votes.
Blank, 1 vote.
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STATE COMMITTEE.—
Bernard W. Stanley of Waltham,
Blank,
8 votes.
1 vote.
FOR DELEGATE TO STATE CONVENTION.-
Anthony J. Doherty of Lincoln, 7 votes.
Blank,
1 vote.
TOWN COMMITTEE.
Martin M. Welch,
Anthony J. Doherty,
C. Lee Todd,
Patrick F. Corrigan,
Thomas J. Dee,
Blank,
6 votes.
5
6
6
7
15
PROGRESSIVE PARTY
FOR GOVERNOR.—
Joseph Walker of Brookline,
Blank,
6 votes,
1 vote.
FOR LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.
James P. Magenis of Boston,
Blank,
6 votes.
1 "
FOR SECRETARY.—
Russell A. Wood of Cambridge,
Blank,
6 votes.
1 vote.
FOR TREASURER.
Daniel J. Murphy of Lawrence,
Blank,
5 votes.
2 "
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FOR AUDITOR.—
Frederick P. Glazier of Hudson.
Blank,
6 votes.
1 vote.
FOR ATTORNEY-GENERAL.-
John Hildreth of Holyoke,
Blank,
6 votes.
1 vote.
FOR CONGRESSMAN, Fifth DistricL-
William N. Osgood of Lowell, 6 votes.
Blank, 1 vote.
FOR COUNCILLOR, Sixth DistricL-
Harrie C. Hunter of Marlborough,
Blank,
6 votes.
1 vote.
FOR SENATOR, Fifth Middlesex District.
Frederick R. S. Mildon of Marlborough,
Blank,
5 votes.
2 "
FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT,
13th Middlesex District.
Joseph S. Hart of Lincoln, • 7 votes.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, Middlesex.—
George A. Goodwin of Cambridge, 6 votes.
Blank, \ vote.
STATE COMMITTEE.—
Frank Peirce of Cambridge,
Blank,
2 votes.
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FOR DELEGATE TO STATE
Stephen H. Blodgett,
James T. Laird,
Hermon T. Wheeler,
CONVENTION. -
6 votes.
6 "■
6 "
TOWN COMMITTEE.-
Edwin S. Blodgett,
Stephen H. Blodgett,
Frank Cunningham,
Wendell D. Crowell,
Edward Graf,
Joseph S. Hart,
Walter W. Johnson,
James T. Laird,
Roderick B. Laird,
Patrick J. Lennon,
Edwin B. Rice,
Harry Russ,
E. Irving Smith,
Hermon T. Wheeler,
votes.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk,
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October 10, 1914. Lorenzo E. Brooks was this day
sworn as Special Police by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN
Town Clerk-
October 12. James E. Baker was this day sworn as
Special Police by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
October 23. James J. Kenna was this day sworn as
Special Police by
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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Proceedings of the State Election held November 3, 1914.
WARRANT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To any Constable in the Town of Lincoln, in said County :
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are hereby required to notify and warn the in-
habitants of the Town of Lincoln, duly qualified to
vote in the election of State and County Officers, to
assemble at Bemis Hall, on Tuesday, November 3rd,
at seven o'clock in the forenoon, to give in their votes
for the following officers, viz. : Governor, Lieutenant-
Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney-
General, Representative in Congress Fifth District,
Councillor Sixth District, Senator Fifth District,
Representative in the General Court Thirteenth Middle-
sex District, County Commissioner, and any other officer
required by law to be chosen in the month of November
of the current year.
All officers enumerated above are to be designated
and voted for on one ballot, and also the following
questions : —
QUESTIONS
Acceptance of Chap. 217, Acts of 1914, entitled,
"An Act relative to vacations of laborers employed by
cities and towns."
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Acceptance of Chap. 688, Acts of 1914, entitled,
"An Act to make Saturday a half-holiday for laborers,
workmen and mechanics employed by or on behalf of
the Commonwealth and otherwise to regulate their
employment."
Acceptance of Chap. 790, Acts of 1914, entitled,
"An Act to abolish the enrollment of members of
political parties and to limit the membership of ward
and town committees."
The polls to be opened at seven o'clock A. M., and
may be closed at four o'clock P. M., and you are directed
to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof
in each of the Post Offices and one of the churches, or in
some other public place, seven days at least before the
day appointed for said meeting, and to make seasonable
return thereof with your doings thereon to the Town
Clerk.
HEREOF FAIL NOT.
Given under our hands, this twenty-second day of
October, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and
fourteen.
JOHN F. FARRAR,
R. D. DONALDSON,
JOS. S. HART,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
The return on the Warrant is as follows: —
Lincoln, Oct. 26, 1914.
I have served this Warrant by posting an attested copy
in each of the Post Offices and one in the Railroad Station
seven days before the date of said meeting.
JAMES T. LAIRD,
Constable.
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Pursuant to the above Warrant, the meeting was called
to order by the Chairman of the Selectmen, who read
the Warrant.
Thomas L. Giles and Clifford E. Wistrand were sworn
as Tellers and Hermon T. Wheeler and James W. Lennon
as Ballot Clerks.
The Ballot Box was opened and examined, the counter
on the same showing 0. The box was then locked
and the keys given into the custody of the constable.
At 2.50 o'clock P. M. the Ballot Box was opened,
50 ballots removed, and the box again locked. The
ballots were counted in blocks of 50 and sealed.
The counting continued until all the ballots had been
removed from the Ballot Box.
The polls were closed at 4.30 o'clock, the counter on
the Ballot Box showing 2 1 ballots, which number
tallied with the number of votes cast.
The result of the ballot was announced in open meeting.
The ballots cast, together with the check lists used
by the Ballot Clerks and Tellers, and the Tally Sheets
and Total Tally Sheet were sealed in the box provided,
in open meeting.
The vote is as follows: —
FOR GOVERNOR.—
Alfred H. Evans of Hadley, 1 vote.
Samuel W. McCall of Winchester, 112 votes.
Samuel C. Roberts of Springfield, 3 "
Joseph Walker of Brookline, 26 "
David I. Walsh of Fitchburg, 57 "
Blank, 2 "
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FOR LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.—
Edward P. Barry of Boston, 57 votes.
Grafton D. Gushing of Boston, 116
Arthur Howard of Salem, 2
James P. Magenis of Boston, 19
Sylvester W. McBride of Watertown, 3
Blank, 4
FOR SECRETARY.—
Percy P. Ball of North Attleborough, 2
Frank J. Donahue of Boston, 56
James W. Holden of New Bedford, 2
Albert P. Langtry of Springfield, 107
William G. Merrill of Maiden, 2
Russell A. Wood of Cambridge, 25
Blank, 7
votes.
FOR TREASURER.—
Charles L. Burrill of Boston,
Joseph M. Caldwell of Milford,
Frederick Fosdick of Fitchburg,
Thomas A. Frissell of Hinsdale,
Karl Linstrand of Lynn,
Frederick W. Mansfield of Boston^
Blank,
112 votes.
1 vote.
22 votes.
1 vote.
1 "
57 votes.
FOR AUDITOR.—
Alonzo B. Cook of Boston,
Daniel R. Donovan of Springfield,
John Drysdale of North Adams,
Frederick P. Glazier of Hudson,
Frank H. Pope of Leominster,
Blank,
96 votes.
3 "
1 vote.
25 votes
66 "
10 "
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FOR ATTORNEY-GENERAL.-
Henry C. Atwell of Lynn,
Thomas J. Boynton of Everett,
John Hildreth of Holyoke,
Howard B. Rand of Haverhill,
John Weaver Sherman of Boston,
William Taylor of Worcester,
Blank,
FOR CONGRESSMAN, Fifth District.—
J. Joseph O'Connor of Lowell,
William N. Osgood of Lowell,
John Jacob Rogers of Lowell,
Blank,
FOR COUNCILLOR, Sixth District-
John J. Hogan of Lowell,
Harrie C. Hunter of Marlborough,
Henry C. Mulligan of Natick,
Blank,
FOR SENATOR, Fifth Middlesex District.
Patrick J. Duane of Waltham,
Frederick R. S. Mildon of Marlborough,
Nathan A. Tufts of Waltham,
Blank,
106
votes.
59
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8 votes.
55 votes.
21
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49 votes,
37
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54 votes
18
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119
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10
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FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT,
Thirteenth Middlesex District. —
Winthrop H. Fairbanks of Sudbury, 41 votes.
Joseph S. Hart of Lincoln, 104 "
Immanuel Pfeiffer, Jr. of Bedford, 52 "
Blank, 4 "
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, Middlesex County-
George A. Goodwin of Cambridge, 26 votes.
Levi S. Gould of Melrose, 102 "
Charles F. McCarthy of Marlborough, 58 "
Blank, 15 "
Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year
nineteen hundred and fourteen, entitled, "An act
relative to vacations' of laborers employed by cities and
towns" be accepted?
Yes, 65 votes.
No, 64 "
Blank, 72 "
Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year
nineteen hundred and fourteen, to make Saturday a
half-holiday, without loss of pay, for laborers, workmen
and mechanics employed by or on behalf of the common-
wealth and otherwise to regulate their employment,
be accepted?
Yes, 83 votes.
No, 64 "
Blank, 64 "
Shall the act passed by the General Court in the year
nineteen hundred and fourteen providing for the abolition
of party enrollment at primary elections, be accepted?
Yes, 78 votes.
No, 32 "
Blank, 91 "
Voted to adjourn.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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Vote of the Thirteenth Middlesex District for Repre-
sentative in the General Court, as determined at the
Town Clerk's meeting held at Concord, Nov. 13, 1914.
Bed.
Con.
Lin.
Sud.
Way.
West.
Total
Winthrop H.
Fairbanks of
Sudbury,
56
281
41
85
151
56
670
Joseph S. Hart
of Lincoln,
64
201
104
16
43
50
478
Immanuel
Pfeiffer, Jr.,
of Bedford,
138
417
52
86
215
262
1,170
Blank,
13
40
4
2
27
9
95
Total,
271
939
201
189
436
377
2,413
Two certificates of election were filled out for Immanuel
Pfeiffer, Jr., of Bedford and signed by
Abbott R. Webber, Town Clerk of Bedford.
William D. Cross, Town Clerk of Concord.
George L. Chapin, Town Clerk of Lincoln.
Frank F. Gerry, Town Clerk of Sudbury.
Warren L. Bishop, Town Clerk of Wayland.
George W. Cutting, Town Clerk of Weston.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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There have been recorded during the year ending-
Dec. 31, 1914, 25 Births, 9 Marriages, 15 Deaths.
Births Registered.
Date of Birth.
Name of Child.
Name of Parents.
Feb. 5, 1914.
Lena Butcher.
Ralph E. and Annie (Gilbert. )
Oct. 21, 1913.
Louise Ann Naff.
Fred and Mary A. (Flood. )
Feb. 14, 1914.
John Joseph Morrisey.
John J. and Annie (Murphy. )
May 25, 1913.
Elizabeth Avard.
George and Margaret M. (Anderson.)
Aug. 25, "
Eva Elizabeth Coburn.
Edwin S. and Minnie (Meyer. )
Feb. 20, 1914.
James Vincent Lennon.
James W. and Frances M. (Carey. )
Feb. 22, "
Bennett.
William J. and Ellen M. (Flood. )
July 2, 1912.
Julia Kennedy.
John and Honor (Cole. )
May 24, 1914.
Ernest Cook.
Isaac and Delia (Casey. )
April 27, "
May 1, "
William Henry Davis.
William H. and Alice M. (MacPhee. )
Margaret Gaffey.
Leo W. and Marion (Whittier. )
May 18, "
Jean Chapman.
Duncan G. and Lily (Topliss.)
March 8, "
Jean Elizabeth Donaldson.
Robert D. and Charlotte H. (Alcock. )
April 4, "
Adelaide Nason Blodgett.
Edwin S. and Marion, (Loring. )
June 9, "
Charles Francis Foreman.
Charles F. and Annie M. (Limond. )
June 18, "
Helen Marguerite Wistrand
Godfrey and Anna (Johnson. )
Aug. 15, "
Emma Jane Flemming.
Charles L. and Margaret (Pressler. )
Sept. 7, "
Pederson.
Andrew and Sarah Anne (Holmes. )
Sept. 14, "
Edward Francis Flint.
Edward F. and Josephine M. (Ritchie.)
Sept. 23, "
Frank Seeckts.
Albert and Marion (Ehlert. )
Oct. 3, "
Elizabeth Farrar.
Herbert G. and Edith (Biggs. )
Oct. 4, "
Ethel Lillian McLean.
Hector and Lucy (Corkum. )
Oct. 13, "
Ada Violet Gilbert.
Louis J. and Ada K. (Beebe.)
Oct. 22, "
Alice Veronica Rooney.
John W., Jr. and Mary C. (Shelby. )
Dec. 11, "
Johnson.
Ella Johnson.
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Marriages Registered
Date of Marriage.
Names.
Residence.
April
4, 1914.
1
I
Charles Morris.
Winifred Clamp.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Sept.
1, "
{
Richard A. Shepard.
Elida J. Hueston.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Sept.
7, "
{
John B. Lennon.
Elizabeth MacDonald.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Oct.
1, "
{
Michelo Cirasso.
Armelia Morganello.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Sept.
9, "
{
Julian Dana de Cordova
Alice Helene Miller Jones.
Lincoln
Brookline.
Oct.
6, "
{
Anthony J. Doherty.
Josephine C. Yates.
Lincoln.
New Bedford.
Nov.
1, "
{
Frederick J. Smith,
Estella S. Heath.
Lincoln.
Lincoln.
Nov.
11, "
{
Arthur Roy Patterson.
Mary Agnes Delory.
St owe.
Lincoln.
Dec.
17, "
{
Charles Arthur Beckett.
Harriet Louise Spross.
Cambridge.
Cambridge.
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Deaths Registered
Date of Death.
Name.
Y.
Age
M.
D.
Jan. 2,1914.
Charles W. Piper.
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5
18
Feb. 7, "
George Flint.
83
2
11
Feb. 22, "
Bennett.
March 7, "
Martha E. Whitney.
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6
3
March 20, "
Mary Macaulay.
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—
—
May 5, "
James Lorenzo Calkins.
39
8
17
June 7, "
Charles Foster Bunker.
62
2
22
July 3, "
George Washington Browning.
83
11
18
July 30, "
Wallace M. Brooks.
57
4
27
Sept. 27, "
John Denton.
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—
—
Oct. 11, "
Pederson.
1
4
Oct. 13. "
Rosanna Conway.
80
—
—
Nov. 5, "
Esther Harding.
74
9
22
Nov. 7, "
Ellen O'Brien.
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10
7
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The attention of the citizens is called to Extract
from the Revised Laws in regard to the report of Births.
EXTRACT FROM THE REVISED LAWS Chap. 29
AS AMENDED BY CHAP. 280, ACTS OF 1912
Sect. 1. Physicians and midwives shall, within forty-
eight hours after the birth of every child in cases of
which they were in charge, mail or deliver to the clerk
or registrar of the city or town in which the birth oc-
curred a notice stating the date and place of the birth,
giving the street number, if any, the number of the
ward in a city and the family name. Failure to mail or
deliver the said notice shall be pimished by a fine not
exceeding twenty-five dollars for each offence. The
notice required by this Section need not be given if the
notice required by the following Section is given within
forty-eight hours after the birth occurs.
Sect. 6. Parents, within forty days after the birth of a
child, and every householder, within forty days after the
birth of a child in his house, shall cause notice thereof to
be given to the clerk of the City or Town, in which such
child is born.
Sect. 8. A parent, keeper, superintendent or other
person who is required by Section 6 to give or cause to be
given notice of a birth or death, who neglects so to do for
ten days after the time limited therefor, shall forfeit not
more than five dollars for such offence.
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DOGS LICENSED IN 1914.
There have been 140 licenses issued as follows: —
112 Males, 21 Females, 5 Spayed Females, 2 Kennels
for which $411.00 has been paid to the County Treasurer.
. HUNTERS' LICENSES.
There have been 57 Resident Hunters' Licenses issued
for which $57.00 has been paid to the Commissioners
on Fisheries and Game.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
Town Clerk.
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AUDITOR'S REPORT
I have examined the accounts of the Town Treasurer
and also Treasurer of the Sinking Fund. I have seen
vouchers for all money paid and all securities of the
Town.
Following is an account of the money paid by the
Treasurer on the Selectmen's approval.
JAMES W. LENNON,
Auditor.
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REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN
The Board of Selectmen organized with John F. Farrar
as Chairman and Robert D. Donaldson as Secretary.
The last year has gone along quietly and comfortably,
and no special Town Meetings have been demanded.
A special effort has been made to keep the expenditures
within the appropriations, but in some instances necessity
has required an overdraft. The miscellaneous appro-
priation was $5,000.00 and the expenditures $6,219.25.
Handling forest fires cost $407.20.
The school committee conferred with the selectmen
in regard to the South School building, and certain
repairs were decided necessary. New cement work,
drain pipe and dry wells were required to keep water
out of the cellar and prevent the walls from caving in;
new heating apparatus to replace the old furnace; the
roof needed re-shingling, and some work inside such as
painting and other minor repairs. We agreed that this
work should be done; and as appropriations for the
support of schools did not include the repairs on school
buildings, this amount, so far amounting to $364.96,
has been paid from the miscellaneous appropriation.
The driveway separating the School property from
the Telephone property has been thoroughly repaired,
and the Telephone Company has as per agreement paid
$25.00 as their share. The balance, together with the
resurfacing of the rest of the drive in the rear of the
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building, amounting to $50.00, has been paid from the
miscellaneous appropriation.
The road from the corner of the Telephone lot to a
point opposite the house of Mr. Roger Sherman has
been widened, a sidewalk and retaining wall built.
This was a very narrow piece of way; and as quite a
number of children walked in that direction and were
obliged to keep in the highway, owing to the sloping
banks on either side of the road, the widening of the
road was necessary for safety. This expense, so far
amounting to $207.17, has been paid from the mis-
cellaneous account.
Counsel fees on water bond issue case ($264.50) and
counsel fees on account of school committee election
($150.00) have also been paid from the miscellaneous
account. The above items amounting to $1,443.83
deducted from the total expenditures will leave the
account within the appropriation.
The highways have been in charge of Mr. W. H.
Sherman. He has kept us in touch with the work as
it went along, and although it is hard to keep roads up,
owing to the class and amount of travel, our roads are
in good average condition. Five new horses and one
set of harness were purchased for the equipment of the
department at an expense of $1,733.25. The horses while
in the barn are in the care of Charles P. Farnsworth,
which makes them reasonably safe in case of sickness
or fire.
The road at the foot of the hill near Mr. Browning's
was crooked and very narrow. The town has lengthened
out the culvert, re-laid the old portion; and Mr. Browning
has given labor, material and land enough to make this
location safe and convenient, and it is a permanent
improvement. The department has spent $12,388.28
and has approximately $550.00 to its credit, leaving an
unexpended balance of $161.72.
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The town voted at the last annual meeting to leave
the question of street lighting extensions in the hands
of the selectmen, with power to act. Extensions have
been made as follows: from Kidder's corner to Weston
line, 12 lights; from Snelling's corner to Baker Bridge,
5 lights; on Snelling road, 2 lights; at corner of cemetery
near Town Hall, 1 light; making 20 lights in all at a
cost of approximately $13.05 each, making an additional
cost of approximately $261.00 more expense per year
for street lights. Expense of street lighting to Novem-
ber 1, 1914, $1,161.36; for November and December,
paid after January 1, 1915, $291.23; making the total
cost for the year $1,452.59.
During the year alterations have been made in the
Town Hall to meet the requirements of the State Police.
Ash barrels have also been provided for the Hall, so
now the depositing of ashes and rubbish in the rear of
the building has been discontinued.
Support of Poor
Several demands were made to the Overseers of the
Poor from hospitals, cities and other towns for support
of persons they claimed belonged to Lincoln. We have
been able so far to ward off all liability.
Silent Poor
One hundred dollars have been received from the
Abbie J. Steam's fund for the silent poor and properly
placed.
License to Slaughter
Was granted to C. 0. Sargeant and C. N. Cunnert on
locations approved by the Board of Health.
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Appointments
Burial Agent, Roger Sherman.
Sealer of Weights and Measures, Matthew H. Doherty.
Special Police, James E. Baker, John W. Rocks,
John F. Farrar, William A. Harding, John J. Kelliher,
Walter Sherman, Winslow Eaton, Frank Cunningham.
James J. Kenna, Clarence Frost, Lorenzo E. Brooks,
Herbert G. Farrar, Edwin S. Blodgett.
Inspector of Animals, Martin M. Welch.
Ballot Clerks and Tellers at Primary and Annual
State Election, James W. Lennon. Thomas L. Giles,
Herbert G. Farrar and Herman Wheeler and Clifford
Wistrand.
Superintendent of Streets, William H. Sherman.
Janitor of Public Buildings and Caretaker of Public
Grounds, Edward Bannon.
Forest Warden, J. J. Kelliher.
The following table gives the appropriations made by
the Town for 1914, and the appropriations recommended
by the Board to be made at the next Annual Meeting,
for the year ending December 31, next: —
The Selectmen
recommend the
following appro-
Appropriations
priations for the
for 1914
ensuing year
For Schools,
$11,000.00
$12,500.00
Support of Poor,
500.00
500.00
Highways and Bridges,
12,000.00
12,000.00
Library, Dog Tax, and,
500.00
1,000.00
Interest,
500.00
500.00
Cemeteries,
200.00
500.00
Board of Health,
200.00
200.00
Tree Warden,
500.00
500.00
Suppression of Gypsy and
Brown Tail Moths,
2,000.00
2,000.00
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Miscellaneous Expenses, $5,000 . 00 $5,000 . 00
Payments of Water Bonds, 2,000 . 00 1 ,000 . 00
Sinking Fund, Water, 2,173.37 1,500.00
Hydrant and other public
water service, 2,400 . 00 2,400 . 00
Waltham Hospital, Free
Bed, 250.00 250.00
Street Lamps, 1,300.00 1,600.00
Fire Department, 100 . 00 100 . 00
Payment new Schoolhouse
Bonds, 3,000.00 3,000.00
Payment Interest New
Schoolhouse Bonds, 1 ,480 . 00 1 ,360 . 00
Suppression of Liquor
Nuisance, 200.00 200.00
Schoolhouse Case
The Centre Schoolhouse, erected in 1870, has not
been used as a town schoolhouse since January, 1909,
and, ever since, the ownership of the land under it has
been the subject of contention. For the information
of the townspeople, we state the facts as briefly as is
consistent with accuracy.
The Town brought a petition to the Land Court to
have registered in the Town, title to a tract, including
the building, 70 feet x 100 feet. There were many and
protracted hearings and, as a result, the Court reached
the conclusion that the Town was entitled to a lot,
40 feet x 57 feet, which excluded a considerable part
of the building. A Bill of Exceptions was filed by
counsel for the Town, but was dismissed by the Land
Court.
So far as rendered to, and paid by the Town to date,
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the bills for legal services and disbursements in this
case are as follows : —
1911. Dec. 11. A. J. Doherty, services on
account of old Schoolhouse $250 00
1912. July 22. Horace F. Tuttle, Surveying 15 00
1912. July 22. C. S. Wheeler, cash paid for
fees in Land Court, 26 00
1913. July 14. Henry F. Bryant, Surveying
and attendance at Land
Court,
Mabel M. Brewerton, Lam
Court, stenographer,
1913. Sept. 8. G. A. A. Pevey, Legal services
at Land Court,
1913. Sept. 8. Anthony J. Doherty, Legal
services at Land Court,
1913. Oct. 13. G. A. A. Pevey, Counsel fees,
1913. Oct, 13. A. J. Doherty, Counsel fees,
$2,289 48
The Water Works Bond Case
At the annual meeting held on March 8, 1913, the
town voted to issue certain bonds on account of payments
for water construction purposes to the amount of six
thousand (6,000) dollars. Thereafter a petition was
brought by ten tax payers or more to restrain the town
and its Treasurer from issuing these bonds.
The case was heard before the Supreme Judicial Court,
first before a single justice and again before the full Court,
and it was decided that the town and its Treasurer should
be enjoined from issuing these bonds.
The decision in this case is of great importance, not
only to this town but to all other municipalities and
has been widely quoted. The point is, that the town
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310
11
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300
00
300
00
450
00
550
00
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has no right to issue bonds for improvements in the
water works which have been made and paid for without
any declaration of intention, at the time the expenditures
were voted, to borrow money and to issue bonds therefor.
The petition by the tax payers to the Supreme Judicial
Court was filed May 19, 1913 and the final decision was
rendered March 31, 1914. The town appeared by
counsel under the direction of the Committee on Claims
and the Town Treasurer also appeared by the same
counsel.
The town was enjoined from issuing bonds for the
purposes set forth in the vote of March 8,1913; and
inasmuch as a motion was made at the annual meeting
of 1914 to issue bonds for the same purpose, it seems to
us proper to draw attention in this report to the decision
of the court. As the decision contains a statement of
all the material facts, we shall quote it in full. It is
to be found in Volume 217 of the Massachusetts Reports
at page 336 under the title of, George L. Chapin and
Others vs. Inhabitants of Lincoln and Another. The
decision of the Court follows: —
"DeCOURCY, J. This is a petition brought under
R. L. c. 25 § 100, by not less than ten taxpayers to
restrain the town of Lincoln and its Treasurer from
issuing certain water bonds. It is before us on the
report of the single justice* who heard the case.
The tenth article of the warrant for the town meeting
held by adjournment on March 8, 1913, was as follows:
"To see if the town will issue water bonds pursuant to
the Acts of 1907, Chapter 476, and reimburse the
treasury on account of money paid from the treasury
pending an issue of bonds on account of payments for
water construction purposes; also, issue bonds, as
aforesaid on account of payments for water construction
purposes, which have been made from current income
*Braley, J., who in reporting the case to this court for determination,
stated the facts found by him and his opinion that an injunction should
issue as prayed for.
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of the water works or take any other action with reference
to the matter." Under this article it was voted, by at
least two thirds of those present and voting: "That the
town treasurer be authorized and directed to issue the
bonds of the town for the sum of six thousand dollars,
each bond to be for five hundred dollars, to bear interest
at a rate not exceeding four per cent per annum, to be
dated June 1, 1913, and to be payable one on the first of
June in each of the next twelve years; for the purpose
of paying the expense of extensions of the water system
of the town. Said bonds to be signed by the treasurer
and countersigned by the selectmen and to be de-
nominated Lincoln Water Bonds."
The single justice has made a finding that the purpose
of issuing bonds under this vote was to reimburse the
town for sums that had been appropriated in earlier years
for three extensions of the water works of the town ; one
of the extensions having been made under an article
of the annual meeting of March, 1911, and the other two
under articles of the annual meeting of March, 1912.
And he has expressly found that all of these extensions
"had been made and paid for before the vote of
March 8, 1913, from money raised by taxation."
In neither of these three instances did the town express
any intention to provide funds for the proposed municipal
improvement by borrowing money under its water acts,
Sts. 1872, c. 188; 1907, c. 476. It did not even undertake
to vote that the money in the town treasury should be
used temporarily for water purposes "pending an issue
of bonds," as it appears to have done on some other
occasions. In fact in the second and most important
case, when it appropriated $4,267, specific provision
was made for the payment of this sum without an issue
of bonds, namely, by using the special water works
sinking fund and the receipts from the water works.
There is no indebtedness incurred or contemplated
by the town to warrant the proposed loan. There is no
unfunded debt on account of the extensions referred to.
It does not follow that because the town might have
borrowed the money for these extensions at the time
they were voted, that it can do so now after they are
paid for. See St. 1913, c. 719, as amended by St. 1914,
c. 143.
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It appears that since March, 1904, the town treasurer
has kept an account of the money received from and
paid on account of the water system, separate from the
accounts of the other departments; and apparently
some attempt has been made to treat the water works
as a self sustaining business enterprise. In accordance
with this course of procedure, it is sought to regard this
money that was expended for construction purposes on
the water works as a liability of the water department
to the town. With the wisdom of such a business policy
we are not concerned.
As a matter of law the defendant is a single municipal
entity, and the rights exercised and the duties performed
by its several departments are those conferred or imposed
upon the town itself. The municipality owns the water
system, and the disbursements it made for construction
purposes were actually payments of its own indebtedness.
Under existing legislation applicable to the defendant,
one of the departments cannot occupy the relation of
debtor to the town of which it is an integral part.
See Sinclair v. Mayor of Fall River, 198 Mass. 248.
We are in accord with the opinion of the single justice,
that an injunction should issue as prayed for, restraining
the respondents from issuing bonds under the vote passed
March 8, 1913.
Ordered accordingly.
A. J. DOHERTY, for the respondents.
E. I. SMITH, for the -petitioners.
The Special Schoolhouse Sinking Fund
At the beginning of the financial year we found that
certain money had been appropriated for the purpose
of creating a special sinking fund to provide for the
payment of the schoolhouse bonds, and that that
money had been placed in the hands of the Sinking
Fund Commissioners for investment. About $5,000.00
of the fund has been invested in the Lincoln Water Works
bonds and what additional amount has been paid over
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to the Commissioners and is now held by them we are
unable to state.
We were in doubt whether the money so appropriated
and invested by the Sinking Fund Commissioners was
properly used as a part of any sinking fund authorized
by law, and we therefore asked the opinion of counsel as
to this matter.
As we are advised the schoolhouse sinking fund has
no legal existence, because the schoolhouse bonds are
serial bonds and do not require a sinking fund to be
raised or maintained for their retirement.
The opinion of counsel in this matter is as follows :
Lincoln, July 10, 1914.
To the Selectmen of the Town of Lincoln.
Gentlemen : —
You have requested me to give my opinion about
several votes of the town with reference to use of town
money for a sinking fund to provide for the payment of
certain schoolhouse bonds. The material votes I under-
stand to be substantially as follows:
August 8, 1908, under Article 3 of the warrant, it was
unanimously voted:
"That for the purpose of building a new schoolhouse
the Town Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized to
issue and sell the bonds of the Town to the aggregate
principal of $55,000 dated January 1, 1908, and payable
$3,000 thereof on the first of January in each of the
years 1909 to 1923 inclusive, and $2,000 thereof on the
first of January in each of the years 1924 to 1928 inclusive
bearing interest at the rate of four per cent per annum
payable semi-annually. Such bonds shall bear on their
face the words, 'Schoolhouse Loan;' said bonds shall
be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by a
majority of the Selectmen."
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March 3, 1913, under the general article (4)
"To appropriate money for necessary and expedient
purposes," etc., it was voted:
"That $10,000 of available money for the Town
Treasury be appropriated for the purpose of liquidating
the debt of the Town on account of the new schoolhouse,
the bonds to be purchased or a sinking fund established
at the discretion of the commissioners of the sinking
and trust funds."
March 2, 1914 under a similar article, it was voted:
"That the sum of $8,000 be taken from available
funds in the treasury to retire the bonds on the new
schoolhouse, or paid into a sinking fund for that purpose."
I am informed that the "Commissioners of the
Sinking and Trust Funds" purporting to act under the
second of these votes (that of March 3, 1913 ) have
already received from the treasurer upwards of $7,000
which they now hold as a special sinking fund against
the schoolhouse indebtedness, and that $5,000 of this
money has been invested in the water works bonds of
the town, while upwards of $2,000 remains as cash in
their hands.
Further, I understand that these commissioners are
the regular sinking fund commissioners of the town, and
in that capacity have charge of all lawful sinking funds
the town has established.
Upon the foregoing facts the questions you present to
me are:
(1 ) May the town legally provide any sinking fund
whatever for the redemption of the schoolhouse bonds,
which aggregate $55,000, issued under the vote of
August 8, 1908?
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(2 ) Are the water bonds of the town, amounting to
$5,000 (as I am informed), purchased by the sinking
fund commissioners, outstanding town obligations, or
are they by reason of such purchase cancelled and paid?
(3) Is the money now in the hands of the " com-
missioners" properly there, or should it be in the custody
of the town treasurer?
(4 ) What is the proper course for you as selectmen
to pursue in all the circumstances?
The first question I shall answer, No. The very
purpose of a system of proportional payments, such as
that provided for the annual liquidation of the school-
house indebtedness, is to avoid a sinking fund. When a
town adopts the system of proportional annual payments
of any specific indebtedness it has no authority to
appropriate money for a sinking fund to be invested and
managed by commissioners to liquidate that indebted-
ness. The two systems — that of proportional annual
payments, and that of providing a sinking fund to
retire such indebtedness at the end of a certain period, —
are mutually exclusive; and the law does not permit
the adoption of both with respect to the same debt.
(2) The so-called sinking fund is not a sinking fund
at all, and it is not legally held as a sinking fund by the
persons purporting to act as sinking fund commissioners.
At best, they are only an investment committee, without
any statutory authority whatsoever. If they have
received and invested monies of the town, they have
done so only as agents of the town, and not as " Com-
missioners of the Sinking Funds." Therefore, all bonds
of the town which they have bought are paid and
cancelled. Town or city securities may be bought by
the municipality and kept alive only under the special
laws relating to sinking funds. A town is a municipal
entity. (See Chapin vs. Lincoln, 217 Mass. 336. )
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In my opinion, the water works bonds (amounting to
$5,000) bought by the sinking and trust fund com-
missioners, have been paid and cancelled, and can
never be re-sold or re-issued; and these bonds should
now be delivered in ordinary course to the town treasurer
to be dealt with by him as cancelled securities. In no event
can these " commissioners," whether as a committee or
otherwise, hold these dead and satisfied bonds as a town
investment.
Of course, the selectmen should draw no drafts to pay
the interest or principal of these water bonds, and the
town treasurer ought to insist that they be delivered
into his custody.
(3) All money of the town in the custody of the
commissioners, which has come to them by any of the
votes of the town above quoted is, in my opinion,
improperly held by them. Such money should at once
be delivered to the town treasurer. He is the only
official responsible for it under our By Laws, and with
respect to whose acts the town is protected by bond.
All the uninvested money which these commissioners
hold should at once be restored to the treasury. Clearly
it is the treasurer's duty to demand and enforce such
repayment.
(4) You cannot go further, in the performance of
your duties as selectmen, than to call the treasurer's
attention to the facts, as above set forth, and to refrain
from certifying any vouchers for the payment of either
the principal or interest of the $5,000 water works bonds
bought by the "commissioners."
Nothing I have said prevents these commissioners,
as agents of the town, under the votes above quoted,
from negotiating for the payment of the schoolhouse
bonds before maturity; but the money for that purpose
should be paid from the treasury only upon vouchers
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duly approved, as in the case of any bill contracted by a
committee or officer.
There is no law which prevents a town from anticipat-
ing and paying its own indebtedness. So far as the
votes in question contemplate doing so, they are legal
and proper; but so far as they contemplate a sinking fund,
they are, in my judgment, absolutely illegal, and no
" Sinking Fund" now exists because of them.
Respectfully yours,
(Signed) E. IRVING SMITH.
In this connection it is proper to state that the
Legislature has now prohibited the creation of any
sinking funds hereafter. See Acts of 1913, Chapter, 719,
Section 13.
JOHN F. FARRAR,
R. D. DONALDSON,
JOSEPH S. HART,
Selectmen of Lincoln.
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SCHOOLS
Payments
C. S. Lyman, Services as Superintendent, $540 00
Walter F. Brackett, Teaching, 495 00
Hattie B. Heath, Teaching, 572 50
Abbie Bowlby, Teaching, 325 00
Helen Bowker, Teaching, 515 00
Katharine Works, Teaching, 515 00
Priscilla Ames, Teaching, 470 00
Helen Jones, Teaching, 425 00
A. P. Smith, Teaching, 270 00
Marion Crawford, Teaching 260 00
John F. Farrar & Son, Driving School Barge, 568 00
Thomas J. Dee, Driving School Barge, 555 60
James B. Wheeler, Driving School Barge, 619 00
M. H. Doherty, Transportation of Children, 404 50
Town of Concord, Tuition of Pupils, 1,412 25
City of Waltham, Tuition of Pupils, 845 00
Boston & Maine R. R., Student School Tickets, 586 10
National Express Co., Express, 2 93
H. A. Wood, M. D., Professional Services, 200 00
P. J. Lennon, Jr., Janitorship of South School, 139 00
Francis Bennett, Janitorship of South School, 12 25
Daniel McAskill, Repairs on Barge, 2 75
Thomas J. McGann, Repairs on Barge, 7 50
A. P. Smith, Cash Paid for Supplies, 18 33
M. L. Snelling, 1 Cord, Sawed Wood, 8 00
F. E. Cousins & Co., Wood and Kindling, 8 00
F. E. Cousins & Co., Coal, 2 25
Town of Lexington, Tuition of Ruth Farquar, 12 00
$5 89
7
50
45 40
1
25
2
00
43
00
1
10
17
50
25
50
87
70
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M. H. Doherty, Transportation of Mr. Brackett,
Roger Sherman, Moving Ashes,
Helen P. Jones, Carfares,
James T. Laird, Sharpening Lawn Mower,
A. J. Dougherty, 1 Load Loam,
James J. Hanley, Carriage Hire, 1907,
W. C. Pierce, Foul,
Redman Hartwell, Carrying Pupil to Concord,
Lincoln Water Works, Water Service,
William Bulger, Painting and Repairing Barge,
Albany Carpet Cleaning Co., Labor on Barge
Cushions, 16 00
M. Steinmann, New Curtains alnd Repairs on
Barge,
William C. Robus, Labor and Supplies,
James B. Wheeler, Cash Paid for Express,
James B. Wheeler, Taking Barge to and from
Concord,
Isaac N. MacRae, Labor and Supplies,
Current Events, 40 Current Events,
Henry C. Stocher & Co., 5 Robes,
John M. Macomber, Labor on Barge,
Mrs. E. W. Blodgett, Cash Paid for Supplies,
Mrs. E. W. Blodgett, School Census,
Mrs. E. W. Blodgett, Auto Hire,
C. S. Lyman, Cash Paid for Supplies,
Lincoln Water Works, Water Service, New
School,
E. Howard Clock Co., Supplies,
Edward Bannon, Janitorship of School,
Milton Bradley Co., Supplies,
Edward E. Babb & Co., Supplies,
Jas. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
Ginn & Co., Supplies,
Hobbs & Warren, Supplies,
F. B. Alexander, Supplies,
15
00
5
00
1
70
4
00
302
36
8
00
18
75
4
00
1
16
13
50
6
50
6
88
94
50
8
50
500
00
1
85
182
19
46
55
29
76
1
15
6 81
62
Herman Goldberger, Supplies,
Buttrick Lumber Co., Supplies,
Chandler & Barber, Supplies,
Atkinson Mentzer & Co., Supplies,
South Lincoln Daily Co., Supplies,
A. R. MacLeod, Supplies,
Bradford, Brown Co., Supplies,
Jordan Marsh & Co., Supplies,
E. L. Tuttle, Supplies,
Andrew Dutton Co., Supplies,
Houghton Mifflin Co., Supplies,
Louis, Stoughton & Drake, Supplies,
Little, Brown & Co., Supplies,
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
Charles A. Harris, Supplies,
Total,
$4 95
32 44
23 81
14 23
4 05
3 47
14 50
2 57
1 50
1 55
4 rs
2 95
7 44
8 21
3 05
$114,30 81
GYPSY MOTH WORK
Payments
John J. Kelliher, Services as Superintendent, $673 50
John J. Kelliher, Labor of Horse, 99 00
John J. Kelliher, Cash Paid for Supplies, 3 07
Byron Lunt, Labor, 73 75
Patrick J. Lennon, Labor, 413 75
Fritz Cunnert, Labor, 486 25
John Cannair, Labor, 445 00
Henry A. Butcher, Labor, 355 00
James Lahey, Labor, 165 00
Jerry Moynihan, Labor, 116 00
63
James Ryan, Labor,
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., Services of
Telephone,
Frank H. Cunningham, Labor of Men and
Horses,
Daniel E. Sherman, Labor of Men and Horses,
F. E. Cousins & Co., Labor of Men and Horses,
Lincoln Press, Printing,
Fitzhenry-Guptill Co., Supplies,
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
Jas. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
Highway Department and Storing Sprayer to
January, 1915,
M. H. Doherty, Delivering Freight,
.Boston & Maine, Freight,
R. D. Donaldson, Teaming Load,-
Total
$72 00
10
77
12
29
215
00
132
00
3
00
14
60
33
94
50
25
00
6
63
77
8 25
$3,365 07
MISCELLANEOUS
Payments
Edward Bannon, Janitorship of Public Build-
ings and Grounds, $416 63
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., Service, 46 56
Joseph S. Hart, M. D., Returning Births, 2 50
Edison Electric Light Light Co., Service of
Light, Town Hall, 53 40
Boston & Maine R. R., Freight, 1 53
National Express Co., Express, 2 10
Willard F. Farrar & Co., Returning Death
Certificates, 1 25
64
Thomas Groom & Co., Printing and Supplies, $16 33
Lincoln Press, Printing,, 13 00
George E Crosbjr Co., Printing, 368 95
P. B. Murphy, Printing, 5 55
A. W. Brownell, Printing, 1 50
Waltham Publishing Co., Printing, 2 50
James T. Laird, Services as Constable, 92 50
Winslow A. Eaton, Special Police, 1913, 15 00
Frank Cunningham, Special Police, 1913, 20 00
John Kelliher, Special Police, 1913, 30 00
Walter E. Sherman, Special Police, 1913, 20 00
Leroy E. Bazley, Wiring Voting Booth, 10 80
Charles S. Wheeler, Certification of Notes, 6 00
Martin M. Welch, Inspecting Cattle, from
April, 1913 to February 18, 1914, 53 51
Herman T. Wheeler, Services at Elections
and Primaries, 12 00
Thomas L. Giles, Services at Elections and
Primaries,
Thomas J. Dee, Services at Elections,
Herbert G. Farrar, Services at Elections and
Primaries,
James W. Lennon, Services at Elections and
Primaries,
James T. Laird, Services at Elections and
Primaries,
Clifford Wistrand, Services at Elections,
John F. Farrar, Expenses in Locating Domi-
ciles, 10 00
A. J. Doherty, Legal Services, Bond Matter,
in Chapin & als. vs. Town of Lincoln,
Charles S. Wheeler, 264 50
C. S. Wheeler, Insurance on Town Horses
and Vehicles, 12 50
C. S. Wheeler, Insurance, Policy 258512, 33 60
12
00
5
00
7
00
7 00
7
00
5
00
$589 40
10 00
29 00
10 00
$75 00
6 30
1 25
6 00
65
M. L. Snelling, Coal,
Winslow A. Eaton, Housing and Care of
Hose Wagon,
F. E. Cousins & Co., Housing and Repairs
on Hose Wagon,
John F. Farrar, Housing Hose Wagon,
Mass. Bonding & Insurance Co., Bond 20063
for Treasurer,
Tuttles Stable, Barge, Memorial Day,
James T. Laird, Sharpening Mower,
Allan Bros, 6 Police Badges,
A. J. Doherty, Services % David Farquar
and C. S. Wheeler, 150 00
E. Irving Smith, Services and Opinion as to
use of Town Money under vote, March 3,
1914.
Hanley & Goulding, Painting, South School,
Leroy Bazley, Electrical Work, Hall and Fire
Escape,
C, S. Wheeler, Abatement of Taxes, Mary J.
Washburn,
C. S. Wheeler, Abatement of Taxes, John
Tasker,
John J. Kelliher, Court Fees,
John F. Farrar, Labor on Station Road,
John F. Farrar & Son, Labor of Men and
Team, Station Road,
I. N. McRae, Labor and Supplies, Town Hall,
Lincoln Highway Dept., Building Road, at
Centre School,
William H. Sherman, Services as Assessor,
Charles S. Wheeler, Services as Assessor and
Expenses,
William C. Pierce, Services as Assessor and
Copying Book,
30
00
65
00
12
38
12
00
14
00
38
31
21
00
186
17
97
67
50 00
50
00
53
50
75
00
66
Daniel McAskill, Repairs on Tools — Station
Road, $3 10
George L. Chapin, Services as Town Clerk
and Registrar, 115 00
Joseph S. Hart, M. D., Services as Selectman,
Registrar and Overseer, 185 00
R. D. Donaldson, Services as Selectman,
Registrar and Overseer, 185 00
John F. Farrar, Services as Selectman,
Registrar and Overseer, 185 00
C. S. Wheeler, Abatement of Taxes, Poll Tax, 58 00
C. S. Wheeler, Abatement of Taxes, Property, 203 75
C. S. Wheeler, Services as Treasurer, 300 00
C. S. Wheeler, Cash Paid for Supplies, 10 02
C. S. Wheeler, Collecting Taxes, 1913,
$48,823.71 @ 1£ %, 732 35
M. H. Doherty, Services as Sealer of Weights
and Measures, 20 00
Joseph S. Hart, M. D., Preamubulating
Town Line, \. 5 00
Herbert G. Farrar, Preambulating Town Line, 5 00
John J. Kelliher, Preamubulating Town Lines, 2 00
Doherty Garage, Auto Hire, 57 00
Ames Implement & Seed Co., Supplies, 26 60
Francis Doone & Co., 1 Order Book, Selectmen, 9 50
Roger Sherman, Rent of Land for Town
Scales, July, 1913 to July 1916, 25 00
James L. Chapin & Son, Grass, Seed and
Phosphate, Common, 19 00
James L. Chapin & Son, Supplies for Town
Hall, 7 53
Carter Ink Co., Supplies, 1 25
M. H. Doherty, Supplies for Hose 1, 1 06
Martin J. Rooney, Fighting Forest Fires, 7 20
P. J. Lennon, Fighting Forest Fires, 29 20
67
John J. Hayes, Fighting Forest Fires,
Timothy Ahearn, Fighting Forest Fires,
C. S. Wheeler, Fighting Forest Fires,
W. C. Robus, Fighting Forest Fires,
Fritz Cunnert, Fighting Forest Fires,
James Ryan, Fighting Forest Fires,
John Cannair, Fighting Forest Fires,
C. G. Frost, Fighting Forest Fires,
Joseph E. Mahan, Fighting Forest Fires,
William H. Ryan, Fighting Forest Fires,
Herman T. Wheeler, Fighting Forest Fires,
Joseph E. Whipple, Fighting Forest Fires,
John D. Fleming, Fighting Forest Fires,
Thomas J. Dee, Fighting Forest Fires,
John E. McHugh, Fighting Forest Fires,
Elmer Bean, Fighting Forest Fires,
William J. Bennett, Fighting Forest Fires,
George Bean, Fighting Forest Fires,
George H. Sherman, Fighting Forest Fires,
John J. Kenna, Fighting Forest Fires,
Frank A. Dutton, Fighting Forest Fires,
Hector MacLain, Fighting Forest Fires,
Clifford Wistrand, Fighting Forest Fires,
Walter Bennett, Fighting Forest Fires,
John Coan, Jr., Fighting Forest Fires,
Charles H. Rooney, Fighting Forest Fires,
Martin Sherman, Fighting Forest Fires,
Albin Erickson, Fighting Forest Fires,
Ptobert Loring, Fighting Forest Fires,
H. S. Cousins, Fighting Forest Fires,
T. A. Calkins, Fighting Forest Fires,
D. Monella, Fighting Forest Fires,
F. Monella, Fighting Forest Fires,
L. E. Brooks, Fighting Forest Fires,
C. 0. Sargent, Fighting Forest Fires,
I. B. Cook, Fighting Forest Fires,
$5
60
10
80
8
40
12
40
24 80
15
00
20
80
6
00
7
20
8
80
12
20
25
20
6
80
14
50
3
00
17
20
8
60
15
60
2
80
40
38
00
2
.00
5
20
3
40
10
80
7
20
28
80
3
20
3
50
2 00
2
40
8
80
4
40
4
80
12
40
2
40
68
F. J. D. Bamforth, Fighting Forest Fires,
J. W. Nelson, Fighting Forest Fires,
Winslow Eaton, Fighting Forest Fires,
T. W. Smith, Fighting Forest Fires,
Isaac N. McRae, Fighting Fires and Auto
mobile Service,
F. E. Cousins & Co., Labor of Men Fighting
Fires,
John F. Farrar & Son, Labor of Men Fight-
ing Fires,
A. J. Dougherty, Labor of Men Fighting Fires
James T. Laird, Service of Automobile at
Fires,
H. Mayer, Service of Automobile at Fires,
James W. Lennon, Services as Auditor,
Highway Department — Teaming Coal to
Public Buildings,
$1 60
3 80
8 40
5 70
42 80
122 10
34 80
86 60
>
20 80
5 00
125 00
67 50
Total, $6,219.25
HIGHWAYS
Payments
Wm. H. Sherman, Superintendent of Streets, $1,105.30
William H. Ryan, Labor, 509 75
John W. Rooney, Sr., Labor, 481 50
Martin J. Rooney, Labor, 596 60
Timothy Ahearn, Labor, 690 00
Patrick Craven, Labor, 363 50
Joseph Mahan, Labor, 477 25
Fritz Cunnert, Labor, 4 50
Charles H. Rooney, Labor, 36 00
Charles P. Farnsworth, Care of Horses, 160 00
69
Daniel McAskill, Shoeing and Repairing, $29 40
F. E. Cousins & Co., Grain, 680 76
J. A. Burgess & Son, Shoeing and Repairing. 190 20
National Express, Express, 2 91
D. E. Sherman, Hay, 631 25
Waltham Trap Rock Co., Crushed Stone, 860 63
Boston & Maine R. R., Freight, 6 60
Boston & Maine R. R., Demurrage on Car, 7 00
H. L. Alderman, Professional Services, 35 00
Andrew J. Dougherty, Labor of Men and
Horses, 53 25
George E. Cunningham, Labor of Men and
Horses, 15 75
Frank H. Cunningham, Labor of Men and
Horses,
Frank H. Cunningham, Crushed Stone,
Frank H. Cunningham, Labor at Stone-crusher,
Frank H. Cunningham, Blasting Stone,
Frank H. Cunningham, Labor on Snow Work,
Frank H. Cunningham, Belt for Crusher,
Frank H. Cunningham, Clipping Horse,
Matthew H. Doherty, Carriage Hire,
Herman T. Wheeler, Labor on Snow,
John F. Farrar & Son, Labor on Snow,
John McHugh, Labor on Snow,
Thomas J. Dee, Labor on Snow,
Elmer Bean, Labor on Snow,
Daniel E. Sherman, Labor of Men and Horses,
Daniel E. Sherman, Labor on Snow,
M. L. Snelling, Labor with Team,
William L. Bumpus, Labor of Team,
John F. Farrar & Son, Labor of Team,
Charles Skoglund, Inspecting Boiler,
J. Loring & Co., Grain,
John Macomber, Repairing and Jobbing,
36
75
70
55
57
25
7
25
49
50
9
00
3
00
75
4
00
7
00
16 88
5
63
3
38
100
50
27
50
31
50
5
25
125
25
5
00
12 50
59
95
70
J. C. Keith, Horse, Brit,
J. C. Keith, Horse, Grit,
J. C. Keith, Horse, Ginger,
J. C. Keith, Horse, Brownie,
J. C. Keith, Horse, Bess,
George E. Cunningham, Stone delivered to
Crusher,
L. E. Brooks, Stone delivered to Crusher,
Michael Conners, Stone delivered to Crusher,
John Wilson, Stone delivered to Crusher,
Eugene Jose, Stone delivered to Crusher,
John Fleming, Stone delivered to Crusher,
Mrs. Mary A. Sherman, Gravel,
T. A. Calkins, Gravel,
Miss Alvira Brown, Gravel,
Mrs. Morrissey, Gravel,
Thomas J. Dee, Gravel,
Flint Bros., Gravel,
Herbert W. Farrar, Gravel,
John W. Nelson, Pine Wood,
William H. Sherman, three cords Pine Wood,
Joseph S. Hart, M. D., Rent of Barn, 1914,
Estella M. Brooks, Rent of Land for Stone
Crusher, 1914,
Flint Bros., 15 Posts @ .15,
H. W. Wilson, 70 Posts @ .12
Town of Concord, Use of Steam Roller,
Town of Lexington, Use of Steam Roller,
Barret Mfg. Co., Tarvia, 2,200 gals @ .09
Barrett Mfg. Co., Tarvia, 7,200 @ .08
Eastern Clay Goods Co., Supplies,
Jas. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
Benjamin W. Pipe, Supplies,
H. S. Cousins & Co., Supplies,
Eagle Oil & Supply Co., Supplies,
Lexington Lumber Co., Supplies,
$310 00
335
00
350
00
335
00
335
00
23
80
28
58
18
00
45
40
44
40
5
00
47
55
18
75
24
75
13
50
9
00
54
00
5
70
1
25
15 00
125
00
215
00
2
25
8 40
97
37
4
50
198 00
576
00
24
32
55
62
35
62 21
71
75
51
31
71
Standard Oil Co., Road Oil, $1,045 41
Peter Perry, Supplies, 83 50
D. L. Hamilton, Building Fence, 11 00
Nick Cotona, Labor on Stone Work, 32 75
Charles R. Butcher, Labor on Stone Work, 10 00
J. C. Keith, 6 Feed Bags, 4 50
Lincoln Press, Printing, 85
New England Metal Culvert Co., Supplies, 78 12
Lincoln Water Works, Water at Crusher, 10 00
Lincoln Water Works, Water at Town Barn, 12 00
R. J. Drummond, M. D., Professional Services, 55 00
Good Road Machine Co., Supplies, 140 97
Total, $12,388 28
BOARD OF HEALTH
Payments
Martin M. Welch, Inspecting Meat, $153 50
Martin M. Welch, Cleansing Watering Trough, 6 00
Mass. State Board of Health, Branding Outfit, 2 65
Total, $162 15
72
STREET LIGHTS
Payments
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for January, $123 25
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for February, 113 39
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for March, 114 83
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for April, 114 59
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for May, 113 12
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for June, 111 56
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for July, 115 57
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for August, 115 97
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for September, 115 61
Edison Electric Light Co., Service for October, 123 47
Total, $1,161 36
INTEREST
Payments
Bond & Goodwin, Note, $10,000, Due Dec.
1914, Discount, $249 12
First National Bank, Discount on Note,
$10,000, 148 05
Total, $397 17
73
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Payments
E. & F. King & Co., Supplies,
James L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
National Express Co., Expressage,
Thomas J. Dee, Care of Hose House,
Thirty-six Firemen, Salary,
TREE WARDEN
Payments
John J. Kelliher, Labor on Trees,
P. J. Lennon, Labor on Trees,
John Cannair, Labor on Trees,
Henry A. Butcher, Labor on Trees,
Fritz Cunnert, Labor on Trees,
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., Service,
$15
02
60
1
23
15
00
72 00
Total, $103 85
$126
00
102
50
90
00
37
50
27
50
2
41
Total, $385 91
74
HYDRANTS AND OTHER WATER SERVICE
Payments
Lincoln Water Works, 122 Hydrants, $1,830 00
Lincoln Water Works, Water Service, Town Hall, 50 00
Lincoln Water Works, Watering Troughs, 472 49
Total, $2,352 49
WALTHAM HOSPITAL
Payments
Waltham Hospital, Appropriation, $250 00
INTEREST COUPONS. SCHOOLHOUSE BONDS
Payments
First National Bank, 37 Coupons at $20,00,
July 1, 1914, $740 00
BORROWED MONEY
Payments
First National Bank, 3 Notes, Anticipation
of Taxes, ■ $20,000 00
75
SUPPORT OF POOR
Payments
Joseph S. Hart, M. D., Professional Services,
(Mrs. Aqullo), . $5 00
CEMETERY
Payments
Roger Sherman, Labor,
Frank H. Cunningham, Labor,
Lincoln Water Works, Water,
Jas. L. Chapin & Son, Supplies,
New England Nurseries, Shade Trees,
LIBRARY
$302 68
2 50
20 00
5 07
14 00
Total, $344 25
Payments
Treasurer of Lincoln Library, Dog Tax, $368 24
Treasurer of Lincoln Library, Appropriation,
1914, 500 00
„ Total, $868 24
76
RECAPITULATION
Payments.
Schools,
$11,430 81
Water,
11,257 48
Moth,
3,365 07
Miscellaneous,
6,219 25
Highways,
12,388 28
Board of Health,
162 15
Street Lights,
1,161 36
Interest,
397 17
Fire Department,
103 85
Tree Warden,
385 91
Hydrants and Other Water
Service,
2,352 49
Waltham Hospital,
250 00
Interest, Coupons, Schoolhouse Bonds,
740 00
Borrowed Money
20,000 00
Support of Poor,
5 00
Cemetery,
344 25
Lincoln Library,
868 24
Total,
$71,431 31
I I
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS AND MEAT
To the Board of Health: —
I herewith submit the following report of animals
slaughtered during the year of 1914.
Pigs 605
Calves 115
Cows 14
Bulls 1
Sheep 14
Pigs condemned . 10
Calves condemned 5
MARTIN M. WELCH,
Member of the Board of Health.
78
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS
To the Board of Selectmen: —
The Board of Fire Engineers herewith submit the
seventh annual report, ending January 31, 1915.
Force
Thirty-six men belong to the department: one chief,
six assistant engineers and 29 call men. There are three
organized companies.
Apparatus
The apparatus belonging to the Department is as
follows: — Four hose carriages, 25 fire extinguishers, four
ladders, one harness, hose, axes and plaster hooks.
Location of Apparatus
No. 1. Hose house, old schoolhouse, Lincoln Centre.
No. 2. Kept at F. E. Cousins' grain store, So. Lincoln.
No. 3. Hose house, John Dee farm, Virginia Road,
North Lincoln.
No. 4. Kept at John Farrar's, South Lincoln.
Fires
Within the past year, we have had but one chimney
fire and a loss of one slaughter house, making a total
loss of about $1,400.00.
We had a great many forest fires, due to the open
season.
ISAAC N. MACRAE, Chief,
WILLIAM C. ROBUS,
WILLIAM SHERMAN,
THOMAS DEE,
HERBERT FARRAR,
HAROLD S. COUSINS,
J. J. KELLIHER.
79
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Board of Selectmen: —
I herewith submit the following report for the year
ending December 31, 1914.
I found most of the roads in better condition last
spring than the two years previous, as last winter was
not so bad for the roads, but some of the back roads
where there was heavy teaming were badly rutted and
cut up, and needed a lot of crushed stone to put them
in good condition. I have used about 1,300 loads of
gravel in different parts of the town, and 30 carloads
of crushed stone from the Waltham Trap Rock Co.,
beside what stone we had at the crusher and about town.
I have built about 600 feet of plank fence during the
year and there are a number of places in town which
will have to have new fences built the coming year.
There has been paid out during the year for
Hay, grain, straw, coal, etc., approximately,
Stone and gravel,
Tarvia and oil,
Supplies, including horses, etc.,
Rent,
Express, freight, doctor's bills,
Superintendent's salary, snow work, labor, etc
Repairs on carts, harnesses, shoeing horses
Total,
The sum-total of what has been paid into the
Town Treasury and what is still due, for
labor, materials, etc., is approximately, 550 00
$1,320 00
1,275
00
1,820 00
2,350
00
150
00
100
00
i. 5,075
00
300
00
$12,390
00
Amount expended on highways, $11,840 00
1,100
Feet
1,000
a
1,800
a
500
u
500
a
1,350
u
1,000
a
300
a
so
The following is a list of places where the money has
been expended in
Building Gravel Roads:
Tower Road,
Taylor Road,
Turnpike,
Water Basin Road,
MacRae Road,
Browning Road,
Hill near M. Connors',
Road near Cyrus Chapin's,
Corner near Dr. Loring's,
Corner near Cemetery,
Building Crushed Stone Roads:
South Great Road, 1,500 Feet.
Concord Road, 1,600 "
Turnpike, 1,200 "
Road near T. J. Dee's, 1,100 "
Winter Street, 900 "
and 700 feet of tarvia macadam, 15 feet wide on South
Great Road, also teaming stone for filling up ruts and
soft places all over town, scraping roads, cleaning out
gutters, putting in culverts, drain-pipe, etc.
We have on hand about 700 tons of crushed stone for
spring use in different parts of the town. About 200 tons
of this stone was purchased from the Waltham Trap
Rock Co., to be paid for the coming year.
The carts and tools are in about the same condition
as last year. I had to buy one set of double harness
this year. Now we have three good sets of double
harness, one single cart harness and one single express
harness. We have bought five new horses this year
81
and sold two, and one had to be killed. We now have
three good double teams — all good young horses except
one which is getting old and will have to be exchanged
before long.
Last spring there seemed to be a determination to
lower the appropriation for the highways. It seems
to me that if we are to keep our roads in as good or
better shape, we shall have to expend nearly twelve
thousands dollars each year. The South Road from
the Weston line to Concord should have a tarvia surface
all the way. It is almost impossible to keep the holes
filled up on a gravel surface where there is so much
automobile travel. If we appropriate the sum of
twelve thousand dollars each year and after doing the
necessary work, build a short piece of tarvia macadam
road, we shall have some roads that will stand the traffic.
There seem to be more calls for oil in parts of the
town where we have not done any oiling. If we extend
the oiling, it will require more oil each year which
takes money.
Yours respectfully,
WILLIAM H. SHERMAN,
Superintendent of Streets.
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Report of tbe Commissioners of Sinking and
Trust Funds.
1914.
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS.
In Account with
TOWN OF LINCOLN.
Dr.
Feb.
1.
Coupons, Town of Lincoln 3£s
$105.00
Coupons, New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 5s
50 00
Coupons, American Tel. & Tel. Co. 4s .
80 00
Coupons, Town of Lincoln 4e ( Serial )
200.00
Nov.
1.
$500 Town of Lincoln, Serial 4s, due
500.00
(i
26.
Cash, C. S. Wheeler, Treasurer
2,173.37
Coupons, Town of Lincoln 4s, 1936 .
440 00
Interest on deposit
Cr:
2.89
$3,551 . 26
1914.
Feb.
1.
Balance
$ 511.52
Dec.
29.
$2,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, 1917 .
2,022.50
<<
31.
Balance
1,017 24
$3,551.26
The Fund is invested as follows:
$2,000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co. 4s, due 1929.
$1,000 New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 5s, due 1915.
$4,500 Town of Lincoln 4s, Serial Bonds due 1912 to 1923.
$11,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due Sept., 1936.
$3,000 Town of Lincoln 3£s, due Sept., 1932.
$2,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due June, 1917.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
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SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
FUND FOR EXTRA SCHOOLHOUSE BONDS
1914.
Dr.
Feb.
1.
Balance
$2,181.02
Coupon, Town of Lincoln 4s, 1936 .
120.00
Coupon, Town of Lincoln 4s, 1917 .
40.00
Oct.
19.
$3,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, 1936
3,038.84
$2,000 Town of Lincoln 4s. 1917 .
2,040.89
Dec.
31.
Interest on deposit ....
Cr.
. . 89.40
$7,510.10
1914.
Nov.
9.
$7,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, .
.$7,099.56
Dec.
31.
Balance
. 410.59
$7,510.15
The Fund is invested as follows :
$2,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due 1924.
$2,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due 1925.
$2,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due 1926.
$1,000 Town of Lincoln 4s, due 1927.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
85
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
GEORGE G. TARBELL LEGACY TO THE
LINCOLN LIBRARY.
1914.
Feb.
Dr.
Balance
Dividends, West End St. Ry. com.
Dividends, American Tel. & Tel. Co.
Dividends, West End St. Ry.pfd. .
Dividends, Boston & Lowell R. R. Co.
Coupons, $500 United Fruit 4§s, 1923
Interest on deoosit ....
$29 . 60
3.50
24.00
26 00
32.00
11 25
4.03
$130.38
1914.
Dec.
Cr.
Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer Lincoln Library
Balance on deposit, principal account
31. Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer Lincoln Library . $100. 78
29.60
$130.38
The Fund is invested as follows:
8 shares Boston & Lowell Railroad Co.
13 shares West End Street Railway Co., preferred.
8 shares New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.
4 shares American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
1 share West End Street Railway Co., common.
$500 United Fruit Co. 4As of 1923.
Respectfully submitted, '
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
80
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
GEORGE RUSSELL LEGACY TO THE
LINCOLN LIBRARY.
1914. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance $33.02
Dividends, Fit chburg Railroad Co. . 35 00
Interest . . . . . . . . 1.83
$69.85
1914. Cr.
Dec. 31 . Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer Lincoln Library $36 . 83
Balance on deposit, principal account . . . 33.02
$69.85
The Fund is invested as follows:
7 shares Fitchburg Railroad Co., preferred.
2 shares New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
87
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
JULIA A. BEMIS FUND FOR BENEFIT
OF LINCOLN LIBRARY
1914. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance $7.25
Dividends, West End Street Railway, common . 7 . 00
Coupons, American Tel. & Tel Co. . 20 00
Interest .40
$34.65
1914. Cr.
Dec. 31. Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer Lincoln Library . $27.40
Balance on deposit, principal account . . 7.25
$34.65
The Fund is invested as follows:
$1,000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co. 4s, due 1929.
2 shares West End Street Railway Co., common.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
88
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
JOHN H. PIERCE LEGACY TO THE LINCOLN
LIBRARY
1914. Dr.
Dec. 31. Dividend, West End Street Railway Co. . . $3.50
Coupon, General Gas & Electric Co. 6s . 60 . 00
Interest 1.35
$64.85
1914. Cr.
Dec. 31. Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer, Lincoln Library $64 . 85
The Fund is invested as follows:
1 share West End Street Railway Co., common.
$1,000 General Gas & Electric Co. 6s, due 1916.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
89
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
/// Account with
ABBIE J. STEARNS FUND FOR LINCOLN LIBRARY
1914.
Dr.
Feb. 1.
Balance ,
$19.40
Dividends, West End St. Railway, common
17.50
Coupons, American Tel. & Tel. Co.
20 00
Coupons, Pennsylvania R. R. Conv. 3£s
35.00
Interest
1.77
$93.67
1914.
Cr.
Dec. 31.
Cash, J. F. Farrar, Treasurer, Lincoln Library .
$74.27
Balance on deposit, principal account . .
19.40
$93 67
The Fund is invested as follows :
$1,000 American Telephone & Telegraph Co. 4s, due 1929.
$1,000 Pennsylvania Railroad Co., Convertible 3^8, 1915.
5 shares West End Street Railway Co., common.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
00
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
ABBIE J. STEARNS FUND FOR SILENT POOR.
1914.
Feb. 1.
Balance
Coupons,
Coupons,
Interest
Cash, Sele
Balance oi
Balance oi
American Tel,
Pennsylvania
Dr.
, & Tel. Co. 4s
Railroad Co. Conv. 3?s
$288.82
20.00
35.00
9.51
Cr.
ctmen's order
l deposit, income account .
i deposit, principal account
1914.
May 13.
Dec. 31.
$353.33
$100.00
208.33
45.00
$353.33
The Fund is invested as follows:
$1,000 Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Conv., 3£s, due 1915.
$1,000 American Tel. & Tel. Co. 4s, due 1929.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
91
TRUST FUND COMMISSIONERS
In Account with
ABBIE J. STEARNS FUND FOR TOWN HEARSE
1914. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance $73 81
Dividend, Pennsylvania R. R. . . 33.00
Interest on deposit 3 51
$110 32
1914. Cr.
Dec. 31. Balance on deposit $110 32
The Fund is invested as follows*.
11 shares Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
92
THE BEMIS LECTURE FUND TRUSTEES
In Account with
THE BEMIS LECTURE FUND.
1914. Dr.
Feb. 1. Balance .
Dividends, Pennsylvania Railroad
Boston & Providence R. R.
Fitchburg R. R. pfd. .
Old Colony R. R. .
" Boston & Albany R. R.
'! American Tel. & Tel. Co.
Boston & Lowell R. R.
West End St. Ry. pfd.
Coupons, New York Railways, 4s
Utah Co., 6s . .
" Southern Railway, 4s
New York Ry. Adj. (1914)
Interest on deposit
$1047.52
150 00
75.00
37.50
52.00
65.00
360.00
120 00
20.00
20.00
180.00
120.00
145.32
19.62
$2412.46
Feb.
3.
4.
17.
March
9.
12.
April
21.
May
26.
July
3.
4.
Oct.
14.
26.
Cr.
The Pierces, Drama and Concert
Alfred Holey Concert Co. .
Prof. Leslie C. Wells ....
Lyric Glee Club of Chicago
Albert L. Squier, Lecture .
William L. Phelps, Lecture
M. H. Doherty, Teams to April 3 .
P. A. Carter, Postals, Labor
Boston Letter Carriers' Band
Powell Printing Co., Programmes
P. A. Carter, Envelopes, Labor .
Fitchburg Railroad — twelve-trip ticket
Powell Printing Co., Programmes
Frank Lee Short Co., Players
Dr. Frederick Monsen, Lecture .
$50.00
150.00
41.29
52.50
50.00
125.00
24.00
2.50
137.00
8.75
2.75
3.00
8.75
135.00
70.00
93
Nov. 5. Mary Antin, Lecture ....
19. Boston Opera Orchestral Club .
Dec. 4. Will A. Dictrick, Lecture .
16. W. F. Allan & Co., Postals and Printing
17. Fuller Sisters, Concert
30. Doherty Garage, Teams to date
Dec. 31. Balance
$100.00
150.00
50.00
3.45
150.00
18.50
1,079 .97
$2,412.46
The Fund of $30,000 is invested as follows:
50 shares Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
30 " Boston & Lowell Railroad Co.
10 " Boston & Providence Railroad Co.
10 " Boston & Albany Railroad Co.
10 " Fitchburg Railroad Co.
10 " Old Colony Railroad Co.
10 " West End Street Railway, preferred.
10 " New York, New Haven & Hartford R. R. Co.
10 " Boston & Maine Railroad Co.
60 " American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
50 " Northern Idaho & Montana Power Co., pfd.
$3,000 Utah Co., 6s, of 1917.
$4,000 New York Railways Co., 5s of 1942.
$1,000 New York Railways Co., 4s of 1942.
$3,000 Southern Railway Co., 4s of 1956.
Respectfully submitted,
C. L. TODD, Treasurer.
94
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH FOR THE
YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY, i, 191 5
The Town has been free from any epidemic the past
year. No contagious diseases have been reported.
No complaints have been received during the year.
Watering Troughs have been cleaned and school-
houses fumigated as usual. Meat has been inspected
by a member of the Board of Health.
E. W. HERMAN,
R. D. DONALDSON,
MARTIN M. WELCH,
Board of Health.
95
ASSESSORS' REPORT
The Board of Assessors submit the following report : —
Number of residents assessed on property, 264
non-residents assessed on property, 97
assessed on polls only,
190
acres of land assessed,
8,740
dwelling houses assessed,
269J
horses assessed,
332
cows assessed,
576
neat cattle other than cows
assessed, 113
swine assessed,
373
sheep assessed,
199
Value of land, exclusive of buildings,
$566,660 00
" " buildings, exclusive of land,
937,855 00
" " real estate,
$1,504,515 00
" " personal estate,
2,505,546 00
Total valuation,
$4,010,061 00
State tax,
$8,400 00
County tax,
4,606 57
State highway tax,
174 48
Town grants,
40,930 00
Total,
$54,111 05
Number of polls,
338
Deduct part of corporation tax,
$5,314 32
Rate $12.00 per $1,000.00,
Amc
>unt to be collected,
$48,120 73
CHARLES S. WHEELER,
WILLIAM C. PEIRCE,
WILLIAM H. SHERMAN,
Assessors,
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WATER COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
The Water Commissioners hereby present their Annual
Report : —
There has been no construction work done during
the past year, the Commissioners have confined them-
selves to the regular routine work, endeavoring to keep
the expenses as low as is consistent with good service.
A small Air Compressor installed at the Pumping
Station at an expense of $60.00 has proved of value.
New grates have been placed under one of the boilers.
A survey of several of the later extensions of pipe and
maps of the same have been made but will not be
entirely completed until the ground opens in the spring.
When this work is done, there will be a complete atlas
of the Water System.
Owing to the change in the fiscal year of the town,
we recommend that the fiscal year of the Water Works
be changed from July 1 to January 1, thus enabling
the collection of the Meter Rate, December 1, before
the closing of the accounts of the year.
We recommend that a vote be passed requiring the
Water Rate to be collected by August 1 and the meter
rates before June 25 and December 24 respectively in
each year.
We have referred the matter of a new pump to Mr.
William S. Johnson, C. E., of Boston for his advice.
His letter speaks for itself and is included as a part
of this report.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE L. CHAPIN,
JOSEPH S. HART,
WILLIAM H. SHERMAN,
Water Commissioners.
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February 15, 1915.
Board of Water Commissioners,
Lincoln, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen : —
In accordance with your request I have made a study
of the advisability of installing an electrically-operated
pump at your pumping station, to be used in connection
with the steam pumping plant, and have made estimates
of the cost of such an installation, and beg to submit the
following report.
At the present time the pumping is done by a steam
pump having a capacity of 1,000,000 gallons per 24
hours, or about 700 gallons per minute. The pump
operates against a head of 160 feet. The average
quantity of water pumped is about 210,000 gallons
per day, varying from 150,000 gallons in the winter
months to nearly 350,000 gallons in the month of
maximum consumption.
The reservoir is of large capacity so that it is not
necessary to run the pump every day and the time of
pumping varies from 17 days in winter months to 25 or
26 days during the summer months. When the pump
is not in operation the fire beneath the boiler is banked
and the cost of the coal required for keeping the fire
while not pumping adds very largely to the cost of
pumping. The total cost of coal consumed in a year
is about $1,300.
The plant seems to be in good condition and is doing
as good work as can be expected by any steam plant
of this description.
If electricity is used as motive power I would recom-
mend the installation of a triplex pump having a capacity
of about 1,000,000 gallons per day operated by a motor
connected with the pump by a chain. I have considered
very carefully the use of a centrifugal pump. The first
cost of such an installation would be considerably less
115
than the cost of a triplex pump but the triplex pump
will raise from 15 per cent, to 20 per cent, more water
with the same amount of power than will the best
centrifugal pump, even when new, and the centrifugal
pump loses its efficiency with continued use, while the
efficiency of the triplex pump will not decrease. The
saving in current by using the more efficient triplex
pump will much more than pay the interest on the
difference in cost between the two installations.
The chain drive is recommended in order to reduce
the noise, which would be considerable with a direct
connected plant. The best terms which I have been
able to get for electricity from the Edison Company
are as follows: —
For the first 20 k.w. hours each month, 10c. per k.w. hr.
For the next 1,980 k.w. hours, 3c. per k.w. "
For anything in excess of 2,000 k.w. hours, 2c. per k.w. "
Based on these figures, the cost of electricity required
to pump the quantity of water which is used at the
present time would be about $1,500 per year as against
$1,300 which has been paid for coal. If electricity is
used, however, it will be necessary to heat the pumping
station and boiler room and for this purpose a steam or
hot water heating plant should be installed. The cost
of the coal required for heating the station would be
about $100 per year, which should be added to the cost
of maintaining the electric plant. On the other hand,
there should be a considerable saving in the bill for
repairs, oil and waste. These items at the present time
amount to about $400 per year, and with the triplex
pump and motor they should not be more than about
half of this amount. It would certainly be safe to assume
that the saving in oil, repairs and waste will offset the
cost of coal for heating the station.
It would appear, therefore, that to pump by electricity
would cost annually for power about $200 more than
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the cost of coal used in the present plant. There is an
important difference, however, in the cost of attendance
for the two plants. At the present time I understand
that the engineer who operates the plant does considerable
work in connection with the water works system and
that his time is more than taken up in the two branches
of the work. During the past year or two it has been
necessary to hire additional labor to assist the engineer.
If the electrically-operated pump is installed the time
required by the engineer at the pumping station will be
very much reduced. The electric pump can be started
within a few minutes after the engineer reaches the
pumping station, as there will be no fires to start and,
after having oiled the machinery and after seeing that
everything is running smoothly, the plant can be left
to take care of itself for the remainder of the time of
pumping. This will obviate the necessity of the addi-
tional man at the pumping station and it will give the
engineer much more time to attend to other matters
which require his attention. In this way a very
susbtantial saving can be made and it will probably
save employing an additional man during much of the
time.
One of the disadvantages of electricity as a motive
power in water works installations is that there may be
some interruption in the service, and I would recommend
that the present steam plant be maintained so that in
cases of emergency the pump can be started. The cost
of keeping the old plant in readiness for service will not
amount to very much and it could readily be started
before the reservoir would be exhausted, even in case
of a large fire.
I have made as careful an estimate as possible of the
cost of installing a triplex pump having a capacity of
from 1,000,000 to 1,250,000 gallons with a 50 h. p. motor
117
and find that it can be installed, together with a heating
plant and all the necessary connections, for about $4,700.
The pump which I would recommend would be one
large enough to pump 1,000,000 gallons at a low speed.
Such a pump can be safely speeded up to pump 1,250,000
gallons if it should be found desirable to do so. A 50 h. p.
motor would be capable of operating the pump under
either of these conditions.
Under the circumstances, I believe that it would be
economy for the town to install such a plant, and I would
very strongly recommend that it be done.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM S. JOHNSON.
118
SUMMARY OF STATISTICS FOR n MONTHS
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1914.
Lincoln Water Works, Lincoln, Middlesex County, Mass.
General Statistics
Population by census of 1910, 1,175.
Date of construction, 1874.
By whom owned, Town.
Source of supply, Sandy Pond.
Mode of supply, Pumping.
Pumping Statistics
Laidlaw-Dunn-Gordon, Cross compound Fly Wheel
Pump, 12" and 20§" x 5f " x 12".
Description of fuel used.
Kind, hard and soft coal.
Brand of coal, Lackawanna, New River.
Average price of hard coal per gross ton, delivered, $7.42.
Average price of soft coal, per gross ton, delivered, $5.75.
Percentage of ash.
Wood, price per cord, $5.00.
Coal consumed for 11 months pumping, 311,833 lbs.
Pounds of wood consumed, equivalent amount of coal,
1951 lbs.
Total equivalent coal consumed for 11 months, 360,032
lbs.
Total pumpage for the 3 r ear, 76,757,500 gallons.
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Average static head against which pumps work 148.5 ft.
Average dynamic head against which pump works 160 ft.
Number of gallons pumped per pound of equivalent coal,
189+.
Duty.
Cost of Pumping, figured on pumping station expenses,
viz., $2,827.94.
Per million gallons pumped, $36.56.
Per million gallons raised one foot (dynamic), 22.8+
cents.
Statistics of Consumption of Water
Estimated total population at date, 1,175.
Estimated population on lines of pipe, 1,145.
Estimated population supplied, 1,145.
Total water pumped for the year, 76,757,500 gallons.
*Passed through meters, 18,092,220 gallons.
Percentage of consumption metered 22.3+.
Average daily consumption, 210,294+ gallons.
^Metered Waters is for 11 months.
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Statistics Relating to Distribution System.
Mains.
1. Kind of pipe, cast iron 16.
and cement lined.
2. Sizes, from 4" to 12".
3. Extended feet. 17.
during year. 18.
4. Discontinued ft. 19.
during year. 20.
5. Total now in use,
26.411 miles. 21.
6. Cost of repairs, per
mile,
7.\ Number of leaks per 22.
mile, 0.26.
8. Length of pipes less 23.
than 4 inches diam.,
900 feet. 24.
9. Number of hydrants
added during year, 0.
10. Number of hydrants 25.
(public and private )
now in use, 122. 26.
11. Number of stop gates
added during year, 0.
12. Number of stop gates
now in use, 133.
13. Number of stop gates
smaller than 4 inch,
4.
14. Number of blow-offs,
30.
15. Range of pressure on
mains 40 lbs. to 102
lbs.
Services
Kind of pipe, galv.
iron and cement
lined.
Sizes, f" to 4".
Extended 56 ft.
Discontinued 00 ft.
Total now in use,
miles.
Number of service
taps added during
year, 7.
Number now in use,
325.
Average length of
service, 12 feet.
Average cost of serv-
ice for the year,
$15.00.
Number of meters
added, 0.
Number now in use,
43.
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RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR
Domestic,
$6,672 23
Hydrants,
1,830 00
Public Buildings,
75 50
Highway Department,
22 00
Cemeter}^ Commissioner,
20 00
Total Domestic Rate,
18,619 73
Meters
Boston & Maine R. R. Company, $1,022 27
Water Troughs,
Centre School,
Other Meter Rates,
472 49
94 50
1,098 50
Total Meter Rates,
Interest,
Sundries,
$2,687 76
23 66
12 60
Balance from 1913,
14 87
Total Receipts,
$11,358 62
Payments
Expense,
Fuel,
Salaries,
Interest,
$55 00
1,288 70
1,484 87
3,135 00
Repairs and Renewals: —
Account Reservoir,
Service Pipes,
Pipe System,
Pump Station,
$4 25
188 44
182 83
520 99
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Construction : —
Ex. of Pipes,
Account Service Pipes,
Bonds,
Sinking Fund,
$29 55
194 48
2,000 00
2,173 37
Total,
Balance on hand, January 1, 1915,
Uncollected,
$11,257 48
101 14
2,078 07
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WATER
Payments
James T. Laird, Services as Superintendent
and Engineer,
James T. Laird, Services as Collector,
James T. Laird, Labor of Horse and Truck,
William S. Johnson, Services for Engineering,
National Express Co., Express,
Boston & Maine R. R., Freight,
Edison Electric Light Co., Light,
M. L. Snelling, Coal,
Thomas Groom & Co., Printing,
First National Bank, Coupons due March 1,
1914,
John F. Farrar & Son, Labor of Men,
Frank H. Cunningham, Labor of Men,
Frank H. Cunningham, Pumping,
James E. Baker, 1J Cords of Wood,
A. P. Peterson, Plants,
R. B. Laird, Making out Water Bills,
Isaac N. MacRae, Labor and Supplies,
Daniel MacAskill, Labor and Supplies,
M. H. Doherty, Auto Hire and Teaming Freight
Martin M. Sherman, Mowing Reservoir Grounds
W. C. Peirce, Rent of land from July, 1914 to
July, 1915,
Hodge Boiler Works, Labor of Men and Carfares,
P. J. Whelan, Mason Work,
$960 00
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Martin Sherman, Labor,
Cemetery Commissioners, 2 Cords Pine Wood,
C. S. Smith, If Cords Wood,
C. S. Smith, Piling used in Pond,
Thomas E. Coburn, Labor,
Sinking Fund Commissioners, Sinking Fund,
Joseph S. Hart, M. D., Services as Water
Commissioner, 75 00
William H. Sherman, Services as Water Com-
missioner, 75 00
George L. Chapin, Service 
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